January - February 1999
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Surface Mount Adhesive Boasts 'Green Strength'
Thermoset has announced a new surface-mount, snap-cure epoxy adhesive, MA-420, which has been engineered to maintain high green strength for securing components during placement and wave soldering.This material is capable of ultra-high-speed dot dispensing or stencil printing without stringing, slumping or tailing.
MA-420 claims a unique rheology which provides consistent, high-dot profile and high definition printed bricks.
Thermoset claims excellent room temperature stability for the adhesive and superior printing performance through a lengthy print-open time.
Thermoset, Lord Chemical Products, 5101 E. 65th St., Indianapolis, Ind. 46220, 317.259.4161, fax317.252.8402.