Laser surface modification of polymers to enhance adhesion
Laser surface modification of polymers to enhance adhesion
Laser surface modification of polymers to enhance adhesion
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Objectives<br />
2. PEEK – Medical Sec<strong>to</strong>r<br />
PEEK images courtesy <strong>of</strong> Invibio ®<br />
• Surface<br />
<strong>modification</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Victrex ® PEEK<br />
(unfilled)<br />
• Nd:YAG laser,<br />
instead <strong>of</strong> a gas<br />
laser (e.g excimer)<br />
• Characterisation<br />
<strong>of</strong> PEEK <strong>surface</strong><br />
and measurement<br />
<strong>of</strong> adhesive<br />
performance<br />
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