By Jennifer Heathcote, regional sales manager, Phoseon Technology Abstract This paper will explain the basics of ultraviolet (UV) curing, including peak irradiance (Watts/cm2), energy density (Joules/cm2), spectral wavelength (nm) and total power (Watts), as well as the fundamental differences between electrode, microwave and UV LED curing systems. It will further highlight … [Read more...] about The Growing Viability of UV LED for Automotive and Transportation Applications
Automotive & Transportation
Outlook for Transportation Coatings and the Role of UV/EB
By Mary Ellen Rosenberger, founder/managing partner, Bayspring Solutions LLC A key focus of the RadTech Transportation Team has centered on radiation cure materials and how the technology supports the objectives of the automotive, aerospace and rail industries. RadTech has an important role to play in supporting these objectives in a way that we never imagined five years ago. … [Read more...] about Outlook for Transportation Coatings and the Role of UV/EB
Cationic Curing of Automotive Coatings
By Cynthia Templeman, Senior Engineer, Toyota Motor North America Research & Development Automotive paint shops are typically among those using the most energy-intensive processes in a manufacturing plant. Studies by Argonne National Lab (ANL/ESD/10-6), Michigan Technological University (Automobile Assembly Painting: Energy and Environmental Impacts [John Sutherland]) and … [Read more...] about Cationic Curing of Automotive Coatings
Heat-Resistant, UV-Curable Clearcoat for Aircraft Exteriors
By Richard W. Baird, senior chemical engineer and project manager, The Boeing Company Abstract We are assessing the feasibility of developing and implementing a heat-resistant, UV-curable clear paint, or clearcoat, for use on the aircraft exterior. The clearcoat would protect underlying paint from discoloration experienced in service, thus improving its appearance and … [Read more...] about Heat-Resistant, UV-Curable Clearcoat for Aircraft Exteriors
The Development of Low-Energy Electron Beam Technology for Automotive Interior Plastic Coating Applications
By Anthony Carignano, business development and strategic marketing specialist, PCT Engineered Systems, LLC Introduction Electron beam technology has many potential uses in automotive applications. From curing carbon fiber composite coatings to polymer grafting, over the past decade, with the integration of compact 280mm and 400mm sealed tube electron beam and X-ray lamps, … [Read more...] about The Development of Low-Energy Electron Beam Technology for Automotive Interior Plastic Coating Applications