Method of pretreating aluminum assemblies for improved adhesive bonding and corrosion resistance
US8808796B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1002
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and a method for pretreating an aluminum assembly includes selecting a blank having a thin film pretreatment layer and a lubricant coating applied to a surface. The blank is formed to a desired shape and an adhesive is applied to a selected portion of the surface. A cleaner is applied to the assembly to remove the thin film pretreatment layer and the lubricant coating from the surface except at the selected portion and a zirconium oxide conversion coating is applied to the assembly before painting.
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