Adhesive failure
Separation involving a bond interface; the appearance alone does not establish the root cause.
Also called: interfacial failure
Material family: Adhesives, tapes, foams and sealing
Where it matters
Bond design, preparation, dispensing and cure qualification.
Testing and verification
Use the actual substrate, load mode, bondline, cure and ageing conditions; coupon strength is not a design allowable.
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General information for preliminary evaluation; not independently reviewed or certified. Confirm grades, standards and suitability with the manufacturer for your application. Interpret within the exact material, grade and test method.