Patent ID: 8105460
Filing Date: 2012-01-31
Classification: B23K,C09J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of applying an adhesive material to a member, the method comprising: providing the adhesive material; providing a handling layer; applying the handling layer to the adhesive material to form an adhesive part, the handling layer assisting the adhesive material in maintaining dimensional stability, the handling layer including: i. an epoxy resin, the epoxy resin being solid; ii. an epoxy/elastomer adduct, a substantial portion of the adduct being solid; iii. from about 1% to about 18% by weight of an elastomer that includes butadiene acrylonitrile rubber; and iv. a core/shell polymer; applying the adhesive part to a surface of the member; and activating the adhesive material to cure and/or crosslink the adhesive material.