Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).

Purpose: Authoritative reference.

Authority: Manufacturer.

Scope (from the introduction): "WHY ADHESIVES ADHERE. On evidence, the use of glues and cements is almost as old as mankind itself - adhesive bonding is indeed an ancient art. In recent decades, it has become a highly developed technology utilizing many scientific disciplines. Yet, despite its widely accepted status as a reliable industrial tool, adhesive bonding may not be considered a full-fledged science-for the data in this field are largely empirical and the explanations are still, to some degree, speculative.

For example, in two and one-half centuries we have been unable to proceed much beyond Sir Isaac Newton's unsophisticated description of the phenomena of adhesion. In 1704, he wrote of "Agents in Nature able to make the Particles of Bodies stick together by very strong Attractions."

Since Alcoa's chief concern is to help its customers in the best possible utilization of aluminum and its alloys, the company maintains an active interest in research and development in the field of adhesive bonding. This is in keeping with Alcoa's policies on all aspects of aluminum technology - from the primary production of metal through forming, fabricating, joining and finishing.

This book serves as a useful reference that will give aluminum users the most current information on adhesive-joining techniques. Conceived as a broad, objective review of the art, Adhesive Bonding Alcoa Aluminum will aid the reader in making realistic preliminary appraisals of adhesive-bonding applications for his own production plans.

It should be noted that this publication is a generalized assessment of possibilities inherent in adhesive-bonding techniques - a guide to be used at the preparatory stage of evaluation. The adhesive compositions and joint designs mentioned in the text should not be considered as specific or definitive recommendations. Many variables influence the performance of a particular adhesive-bonded joint, and only direct analysis of each problem by competent professionals can give the proper answers for a given application. Alcoa's technical representative and those of reputable manufacturers of adhesives should be called upon to help deal with specific problems.

When considering applications of adhesive bonding to aluminum, it will pay you to consult Alcoa-your best source of information regarding all aspects of aluminum technology."

Contents (from Table of Contents):

"WHY ADHESIVES ADHERE (Introduction)

Chapter 1 SOME APPLICATIONS OF ADHESIVE BONDED JOINTS

Chapter 2 SURFACE PREPARATION

Chapter 3 ADHESIVE CLASSIFICATIONS

Chapter 4 THE DESIGN OF AN ADHESIVE-BONDED JOINT

Chapter 5 FACTORS THAT GOVERN THE SELECTION OF AN ADHESIVE

Chapter 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Chapter 7 GLOSSARY

Chapter 8 TABLES

Chapter 9 BIBLIOGRAPHY"