Process Conditions Define the Product
Automotive and electronics operations can involve painted metal, plastics, glass, cables, textured parts and temperature-sensitive finishes. The correct tape or film depends on the process step and the consequence of adhesive residue, lifting or contamination.
Typical Project Routes
- Temporary surface-protection film for panels and components
- Masking tape and masking film for coating or finishing
- Wire-harness and foil tapes for assembly requirements
- Double-sided materials for mounting and converting
- Labels and tamper-evident constructions for identification
Evaluation Factors
Define surface material, finish, process temperature, dwell time, removal angle, aging, cleanliness and allowable residue. A trial should reproduce the real application pressure and exposure period.
Converted Formats
Provide drawings for die-cut, laminated, tabbed or multi-layer parts. Tolerances, liner release, winding direction and packaging should be agreed before tooling or mass production.
Start With a Risk Sample
Send representative substrates and identify the most difficult condition. This creates a more useful sample plan than testing only on stainless steel.