By R.W. Stowe, director of applications engineering, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC The variety of UV radiometers available today makes it difficult to determine which kind of instrument to select to measure a UV process. ItÂ’s even more difficult to identify exactly what to measure. Ideally, if we had a measurement that would determine when a UV curing process is about to … [Read more...] about UV Curing Technology Q&A
UV Curing
Visible Light Curing of Fiberglass-Reinforced Ballistic Panels Based on Epoxy Acrylate Resin
By Yunyun Bi, Department of Paper and Bioprocess Engineering; Mark S. Driscoll, Department of Chemistry; Robert W. Meyer, Department of Paper and Bioprocess Engineering, SUNY ESF, Syracuse, NY and L. Scott Larsen, New York State Energy Research and Development (NYSERDA), Albany, NY Abstract Visible light curing of composite is predominantly used in dentistry. This paper … [Read more...] about Visible Light Curing of Fiberglass-Reinforced Ballistic Panels Based on Epoxy Acrylate Resin
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
Q&A: UV-Curing Technology
by R.W. Stowe, Director of Applications Engineering, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC Q. Is there a "quick and easy" way to estimate the UV exposure under a UV LED lamp? A. Yes. All manufacturers of UV LEDs packaged for UV curing provide a specification of the irradiance or peak irradiance under the lamp, and typically at specific distances from the lamp face … [Read more...] about Q&A: UV-Curing Technology
Comparing Traditional UV Systems with UV-LED Systems for UV Curing
by R.W. Stowe, director of applications engineering, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC Editor's Note: The following paper won the 2014 John Matteucci Technical Excellence Award for Web Coating at the Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) Web Coating & Handling Conference USA. Abstract Enthusiasm and rapid development are two … [Read more...] about Comparing Traditional UV Systems with UV-LED Systems for UV Curing