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Old 11th Jan 2010, 11:22
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blakmax
 
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Response to NPRM

For Brian Abraham (and anyone else interested)

I have reviewed the NPRM and yes, it will address cohesion type failures (fracture of the adhesive) but not adhesion failures (disbonding at the interface).

I am drafting a submission in response.

In response to wde and hoping not to start the hornets buzzing again, I am not surprised that other components have disbonded. Micro-voiding is process driven, not component driven and any optomised structure produced in the same environment is susceptible to reduced strength. If you can get photos of the disbonded surfaces to me or at least PM me for my contact details, I would be happy to comment offline.

Regards

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