Let’s Talk About In-Process and Post-Application Adhesion Testing
We discuss post-application adhesion testing of liquid-applied protective coating systems and in-process adhesion testing of thermal spray coatings.
Adhesion
Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test per ASTM D3359 Issues and Challenges Behind a “Basic” Adhesion Test
Introduction According to ASTM staff responsible for maintaining standards developed by Committee D01, “Paint and Related Coatings, Materials and Applications,” ASTM D3359, “Standard Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test” is one of the most frequently downloaded standards from Volume 06.01. First published in 1974, it is widely used in a variety of industries …