- Materials to be joined (the substrates, also called adherends)
- Quality of the substrate surfaces (e.g. roughness, any surface treatment)
- Forces the joint will be expected to withstand (magnitude, direction, duration etc)
- Environment in which the joint will be operating (e.g. temperature, humidity)
- Required durability of the joint (its required lifetime)
- Application/process factors (e.g. cure time, volume used, dispensing systems)
Further information
Adhesive bonding - a guide to best practice