Testing was performed to compare Sol-gel, AC-130-2, and Picatinny Etch as surface preparation methods for bonding titanium substrates. Sol-gel is considered an environmentally friendly alternative to the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (SAC) Picatinny Etch process and is a simpler and more robust ...
3M™ Surface Pre-Treatment AC-130-2 as a high-performance, water-based solution gelation (sol-gel) system to improve adhesive bonding of metal and composite surfaces. Our high-performance, non-chromated pre-treatment is ideal for aluminum alloys, steel, titanium and composites. 3M™ Surface...