2.2.1 Substrates

Many substrates are used in the manufacturing industry. The following sections present some characteristics of the most common substrates.

Figure 17 A variety of substrates that may be used in joining applications

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2.2.1.1 METAL

A multitude of different metals and their alloys are used to realise every conceivable application. Two of the most commonly used metals are aluminium and steel. For more detailed information regarding metals, see the Loctite® Design Guide for Bonding Metals.

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