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Description for Dymax Multi-Cure 605
• UV/Visible Light Cure • Secondary Heat Cure • Activator Cure • Resilient Bonds • Different Viscosities Available • Glass Assembly • Metal Brackets to Glass •<br/><br/>Application Type Bond, Adhesive: Instant Adhesives 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Liquid- Gel, Liquid- Gel Substrate PMMA Poly (methyl methacrylate), Limited Applications, Aluminum, Ceramic, Copper, Glass: Borosillicate, Quartz, Mica, Metal, Nylon, PU Polyurethane, Limited Applications, Steel, Cold Rolled Steel, Stainless Steel, PA Polyamide, Phenolic, PET, Limited Applications, PBT, Limited Applications, ABS; Limited applications, Ferrite, Phosphated Steel, Polybutylene Manufacturer Dymax Chemistry Acrylated Urethane, No Nonreactive Solvents, Acrylated Urethane, Acrylated Urethane Cure Method Activator Cure, UV/Visible light, Heat Cure Temperature (°C) 110, 120, 150 Cure Time (min) 0.50, 60, 30, 15 Viscosity (cPs) 550 Color Light Yellow, Translucent High Temperature Resistance (°C) 150 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -54 Light Refractive Index (RI) 1.5100 Density (g/cm³) 1.05 to 1.08 (g/ml) Key Specifications In full compliance with RoHS directives 2002/95/EC , In full compliance with RoHS directives 2003/11EC. , In full compliance with RoHS directives 2015/863/EU. -
Technical Data for Dymax Multi-Cure 605
Overview
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Liquid - Liquid- Gel
- Gel - Liquid- Gel
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Substrate
- Ceramic - Ferrite
- Glass - Glass: Borosillicate, Quartz, Mica
- Metal
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Steel - Cold Rolled Steel, Phosphated Steel
- Acrylic (PMMA) - PMMA Poly (methyl methacrylate), Limited Applications
- Nylon
- Polyurethane - PU Polyurethane, Limited Applications
- Polyamide - PA Polyamide
- Phenolic
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) - PET, Limited Applications
- ABS - ABS; Limited applications
- Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) - PBT, Limited Applications, Polybutylene
- Stainless Steel
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Industry
- Other - Metal Brackets to Glass, Glass Assembly, Flood lamps, Focused beam lamps, Spot lamps
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Chemistry
- Acrylated Urethane
- Acrylic - Acrylated Urethane
- Solvent-Free - No Nonreactive Solvents
- Polyurethane - Acrylated Urethane
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Application Method
- Dispenser - A variety of manual and automatic applicators, or other equipment as required
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Cure Method
- UV / Visible Light - UV/Visible light
- Heat
- Other - Activator Cure
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Color
- Translucent
- Yellow - Light Yellow
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Key Specifications
- RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) - In full compliance with RoHS directives 2003/11EC. , In full compliance with RoHS directives 2002/95/EC , In full compliance with RoHS directives 2015/863/EU.
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Also Known As
- Old Name - Light Weld 605
Specifications
Cure Specs
Cure Temperature (°C) 110, 120, 150 Test Method Cure Time (min) 0.50, 60, 30, 15 Test Method Viscosity (cPs) 550 Test Method Fixture or Handling Strength Time (min) 0.07, 0.05, 0.04, 0.03, 6.4 m/min, 21 [ft/min], 8.2 m/min, >27 [ft/min] Test Method Linear Shrinkage (%) 1.60 Test Method Tack Free Time (min) 0.58 Test Method Bond Strength
Peel Strength (piw) High Cleavage Strength (psi) High Tensile Strength (psi) 3,900, 3,000, 4,400, 3,000 Test Method Material Resistance
High Temperature Resistance (°C) 150 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -54 Hardness
Shore D Hardness 80 Test Method Elongation (%) 18 Test Method Modulus (psi) 78,000 Test Method Other Properties
Light Refractive Index (RI) 1.5100 Test Method Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) 90e-6 (in/in/oC) Test Method Flash Point (°F) >199.4 % Solids (%) 100 Test Method Density (g/cm³) 1.05 to 1.08 (g/ml) Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details A six-month shelf life when stored below 10°C [50°F] in the original, unopened container., Nine month shelf life from date of manufacture, unless otherwise specified, when stored between 10°C (50°F) and 32°C (90°F) in the original, unopened container. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) <50, 50 to 90 Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture Shelf Life (mon) 6, 9 -
Best Practices for Dymax Multi-Cure 605
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Surface Preparation
All bond surfaces should be clean and free from grease, mold release, or other contaminants prior to dispensing the adhesive.
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Curing
Full cure is best determined empirically by curing at different times and intensities, and measuring the corresponding change in cured properties such as tackiness, adhesion, hardness, etc. Full cure is defined as the point at which more UV exposure no longer improves cured properties. Higher intensities or longer cures (up to 5x) generally will not degrade Dymax light curing adhesives.
SECONDARY HEAT CURE: Heat can be used as a secondary cure mechanism where the adhesive cannot be cured with light. Light curing must be done prior to heat cure.
ACTIVATOR CURE: Shadowed areas can be cured with activator., Activator is placed on one surface and the adhesive on the mating surface. Curing takes place at room temperature when the parts are mated. Activator requires closely mated parts (up to 0.5 mm [0.02 in] gap). Closely mated parts fixture (achieve handling strength) in less than a minute.
This product cures with exposure to UV and visible light. Exposure to ambient and artificial light should be kept to a minimum before curing. Dispensing components including needles and fluid lines should be 100% light blocking, not just UV blocking.
Cure speed is dependent upon many variables, including lamp intensity, distance from the light source, required depth of cure, bond gap, and percent light transmission of the substrate.
Oxygen in the atmosphere may inhibit surface cure. Surfaces exposed to air may require high intensity (>100 mW/cm2) UV light to produce a dry surface cure. Flooding the bond area with an inert gas, such as nitrogen, can also reduce the affects of oxygen inhibition.
Parts should be allowed to cool after cure before testing and subjecting to any loads.
In rare cases, stress cracking may occur in assembled parts. Three options may be explored to eliminate this problem. One option is to heat anneal the parts to remove molded-in stresses. A second option is to open the gap between mating parts to reduce stress caused by an interference fit. The third option is to minimize the amount of time the liquid adhesive remains in contact with the substrate(s) prior to curing.
Light curing generally produces some heat. If necessary, cooling fans can be placed in the curing area to reduce the heating effect on components.
At the point of curing, an air exhaust system is recommended to dissipate any heat and vapors formed during the curing process.
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Clean-Up
Uncured material may be removed from dispensing components and parts with organic solvents. Cured material will be impervious to many solvents and difficult to remove. Clean up of cured material may require mechanical methods of removal
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Removal
Remove material from skin with soap and water. Never use organic solvents to remove material from skin and eyes.
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Cure Temperature Test Methods
Cure Temperature | Cure Time Test Method |
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110°C | Heat Cure |
120°C | Heat Cure |
150°C | Heat Cure |
Cure Time Test Methods
Cure Time | Test Method |
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0.50 min | Using 365 nanometer UV light: Depth of cure 1/4 inch |
60 min | Heat Cure |
30 min | Heat Cure |
15 min | Heat Cure |
Fixture or Handling Strength Time Test Methods
Fixture or Handling Strength Time | Fixture-Handling Strength Test Method |
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0.07 min | 2000-EC (50 mW/cm2), Intensity was measured over the UVA range (320-395 nm) using a Dymax ACCU-CAL™ 50 Radiometer., Curing through light blocking substrates may require longer cure times if they obstruct wavelengths used for light curing (320-400 nm for UV light curing, 320-450 nm for UV/visible light curing). These fixture times/belt speeds are typical for curing thin films through 100% light transmitting substrates. |
0.05 min | 5000-EC (200 mW/cm2), Intensity was measured over the UVA range (320-395 nm) using a Dymax ACCU-CAL™ 50 Radiometer., Curing through light blocking substrates may require longer cure times if they obstruct wavelengths used for light curing (320-400 nm for UV light curing, 320-450 nm for UV/visible light curing). These fixture times/belt speeds are typical for curing thin films through 100% light transmitting substrates. |
0.04 min | BlueWave® 75 (5.0 W/cm2), Intensity was measured over the UVA range (320-395 nm) using a Dymax ACCU-CAL™ 50 Radiometer., Curing through light blocking substrates may require longer cure times if they obstruct wavelengths used for light curing (320-400 nm for UV light curing, 320-450 nm for UV/visible light curing). These fixture times/belt speeds are typical for curing thin films through 100% light transmitting substrates. |
0.03 min | BlueWave® 200 (10 W/cm2), Intensity was measured over the UVA range (320-395 nm) using a Dymax ACCU-CAL™ 50 Radiometer., Curing through light blocking substrates may require longer cure times if they obstruct wavelengths used for light curing (320-400 nm for UV light curing, 320-450 nm for UV/visible light curing). These fixture times/belt speeds are typical for curing thin films through 100% light transmitting substrates. |
6.4 m/min, 21 [ft/min] | UVCS Conveyor with one 5000-EC (200 mW/cm2), At 53 mm [2.1 in] focal distance. Maximum speed of conveyor is 8.2 m/min [27 ft/min]. Intensity was measured over the UVA range (320-395 nm) using the Dymax ACCU-CAL™ 100 Radiometer, Curing through light blocking substrates may require longer cure times if they obstruct wavelengths used for light curing (320-400 nm for UV light curing, 320-450 nm for UV/visible light curing). These fixture times/belt speeds are typical for curing thin films through 100% light transmitting substrates. |
8.2 m/min, >27 [ft/min] | UVCS Conveyor with Fusion F300S (2.5 W/cm2), At 53 mm [2.1 in] focal distance. Maximum speed of conveyor is 8.2 m/min [27 ft/min]. Intensity was measured over the UVA range (320-395 nm) using the Dymax ACCU-CAL™ 100 Radiometer, Curing through light blocking substrates may require longer cure times if they obstruct wavelengths used for light curing (320-400 nm for UV light curing, 320-450 nm for UV/visible light curing). These fixture times/belt speeds are typical for curing thin films through 100% light transmitting substrates. |
Linear Shrinkage Test Methods
Linear Shrinkage | Test Method |
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1.60 % | ASTM D2566, Not Specifications, Cured |
Tack Free Time Test Methods
Tack Free Time | Test Method |
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0.58 min | Using 365 nanometer UV light, 1/8-inch bead |
Viscosity Test Methods
Viscosity | Test Method |
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550 cPs | ASTM D-1084, 20 rpm, Not Specifications, Uncured |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Type | Substrate | Test Method |
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3,900 psi | ASTM D-638, at Break, Not Specifications, Cured | ||
3,000 psi | Steel to steel | ASTM D-1002 | |
4,400 psi | Tensile Compression Shear | Glass to Steel | DSTM D-251, exceeds strength of glass |
3,000 psi | Tensile Compression Shear | Glass to Aluminum | DSTM D-251 |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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18 % | ASTM D638, at Break, Cured, Not Specifications |
Modulus Test Methods
Modulus | Test Method |
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78,000 psi | ASTM D638, Elasticity, Not Specifications, Cured |
Shore D Hardness Test Methods
Shore D Hardness | Shore Hardness Test Method |
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80 | ASTM D2240, Not Specifications, Cured |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) Test Methods
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) | CTE Test Method |
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90e-6 (in/in/oC) | ASTM D-696, Linear |
Density Test Methods
Density | Test Method |
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1.05 to 1.08 (g/ml) | ASTM D1875, Uncured, Not Specifications |
Light Refractive Index (RI) Test Methods
Light Refractive Index (RI) | Temperature | Test Method |
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1.5100 | 20°C | ASTM D542; Cured, Not Specifications |
% Solids Test Methods
% Solids | Test Method |
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100 % | Reactive solids |