Bonding represents a crucial phase in the production of composite artifacts, in which two or more components are joined using specialized adhesives. This process not only ensures the structural integrity of the finished product but also contributes to improving its aesthetics and aerodynamics, fundamental elements in highly demanding sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and motorsport.
To ensure high performance, the adhesives used must meet stringent requirements, such as high mechanical strength, lightness, and chemical compatibility with composite materials. Additionally, careful surface preparation and meticulous adhesive application are key factors in achieving optimal results.
Handcraft and automation: Bucci Composites' approach
Bucci Composites adopts a flexible approach to bonding, combining artisanal know-how with the most advanced automation technologies. When high customization and particular attention to detail are required, the company's highly qualified personnel perform the bonding manually. This solution is ideal for complex components or small series production, where precision and craftsmanship quality play a key role.
At the same time, the company has invested significantly in automation, introducing tailor-made bonding robots. These advanced systems ensure millimeter precision in adhesive application and guarantee high repeatability in the production process. Thanks to automation, it is possible to optimize processing times, minimize the margin of error, and improve overall efficiency, making it the ideal choice for large-scale production.
The advantages of Bucci Composites' automatic bonding process
As mentioned earlier, bonding using robots presents various advantages, with the most significant being greater process robustness compared to manual bonding, resulting in a reduction of waste. In detail, the main advantages are:
- Guarantee of depositing all adhesive beads as per the project;
- Precision and repeatability in positioning the adhesive bead concerning the piece;
- Precision and repeatability in adhesive bead size;
- Precision and repeatability in the amount of adhesive applied to the component;
- Precision and repeatability in the mixing ratio for two-component adhesives;
- Possibility to record and control the amount of adhesive applied to each individual component.
Thanks to this combination of craftsmanship and automation, Bucci Composites is able to offer highly performing bonding solutions, ensuring high-quality standards and optimal production efficiency.
