Dave Dunn Ph.D.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

Ask Dr. Dave is written by Dave Dunn, Ph.D., of F.L.D. Enterprises, a technical consultancy and full-service industrial market-research firm specializing in the adhesives, sealants, specialty rubbers and plastics fields. Dave is a former vice president and director of Loctite Corp. and has spent many years in troubleshooting adhesive and sealant problems. Questions for publication should be directed to him at 242 Trails End, Aurora OH 44202; phone (440) 477-5164; fax (330) 247-1690; or email DrDave242@windstream.net .

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Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
January 1, 2009
In his January 2009 column, Dr. Dave discusses epoxies and the differences between hardeners, primers, accelerators, and activators for adhesives and sealants.
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Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
December 1, 2008
In his December 2008 column, Dr. Dave discusses sealants appropriate for use on freezers and the use of threadlockers for assembling screws into plastics.
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Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
October 1, 2008
In his October 2008 column, Dr. Dave discusses the proper formulation of two-part epoxies and the use of new adhesives in the assembly of materials that do not require special surface treatment.
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Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
September 1, 2008
In his September 2008 column, Dr. Dave discusses thermally conductive adhesives and the best choices for laminating layers of EVA foam.
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Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
July 31, 2008
In his August 2008 column, Dr. Dave discusses the best way to seal porous metal castings and powdered metal components, and the difference between one- and two-component structural adhesives.
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Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
July 1, 2008
In his July 2008 column, Dr. Dave discusses fire-retardant adhesives and the necessary approvals for sealants used on pipes carrying potable water.

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