@inproceedings{4c368e28b181404fb55f25f2c5a0bf26,
title = "Characterization of the power relationship in laser bonding of linear low density polyethylene film to polypropylene using a commercial adhesive",
abstract = "This work investigates the effectiveness of using a 10.6 μm CO 2 marking laser to activate a thermally sensitive adhesive in the bonding of a thin linear low density polyethylene film to a polypropylene substrate. The potential technical hurdle of bubbling has been witnessed and described, this prevented contact between the two and a viable bond. The Gaussian profile of the laser used caused the centre of the bond to be over irradiated whilst the edge was under-irradiated; this, limited the real area on which an effective bond was achieved. A bond strength of approximately 2.2 N/mm2 was achieved using the laser activated adhesive bonding technique described. There was little bond strength dependency upon laser irradiance once above a threshold level. An average peel force of 1.09 N was measured and the work demonstrated this technique is highly consistency.",
keywords = "CO, Laser marker, Peel, Thermal bonding",
author = "Dowding, {C. F.} and J. Lawrence",
year = "2013",
month = dec,
day = "1",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781447144793",
series = "Proceedings of the 37th International MATADOR 2012 Conference",
publisher = "Springer-Verlag London Ltd",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the 37th International MATADOR 2012 Conference",
address = "United Kingdom",
note = "37th International MATADOR 2012 Conference ; Conference date: 25-07-2012 Through 27-07-2012",
}