The objective of this study was to increase the bond strength at the surface interface of a thin stainless-steel panel for structural bonding on a helicopter. To achieve this objective, six activation methods for applying the coating to the panel in the surface preparation process are presented and explored. Adhesion and roughness tests were conducted to determine which method consistently initiates the etch and improves the bond at the surface. Based on the test results, three methods proved to be effective in initiating the etch. Of the three effective methods, only one method exhibited significantly improved bond strength at the surface interface as well as consistently initiated the etch in solution. The applicability of this method is discussed, and recommendations are presented for further study.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1404599 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Tafoya, Keirsten Breann |
| Contributors | Young, Marcus L., Scharf, Thomas W., Aouadi, Samir |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | vi, 40 pages, Text |
| Rights | Public, Tafoya, Keirsten Breann, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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