Consisting of a resin and a hardener, a two-component epoxy can be formulated to offer a wide range of mechanical, thermal and electrical properties. While mix ratios differ, they all offer the ability to cure at ambient temperatures or elevated temperatures for faster cures. Here are a few tips to help you mix and apply your two-part epoxy.

It's no secret that conformal coatings increase the lifetime of electronic devices by providing a thin barrier that strengthens their ability to withstand harsh environmental conditions. That said, a lesser-known truth is adhesives and encapsulants provide a significantly higher level of protection on the entire assembly.

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesives are high-strength bonding materials available in one-part or two-part formulations. Depending on the epoxy type, they can bond rigid or dissimilar substrates and provide resistance to fatigue, impact, shock, vibration, solvents, elevated temperatures, and outdoor weathering.

Design engineers are being asked to pack more functionality into smaller, more powerful electronic devices, while at the same time, maintain high reliability performance through thermal cycling, shock, vibration, and mechanical stress. As component sizes shrink and performance demands increase, underfill and edge bond materials have become essential tools for improving assembly robustness and extending product life.

Design engineers are being asked to pack more functionality into smaller, more powerful electronic devices, while at the same time, maintain high reliability performance through thermal cycling, shock, vibration, and mechanical stress. As component sizes shrink and performance demands increase, underfill and edge bond materials have become essential tools for improving assembly robustness and extending product life.