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Department of Defense Washington, D.C. MIL-HDBK-691B Adhesive Bonding 12 March 1987

1. This standardization handbook was developed by the Department of Defense in accordance with the established procedures.

2. This publication was approved on 12 March 1987 for printing and inclusion in the military standardization handbook series.

3. This handbook provides basic and fundamental information on adhesives and related bonding processes for the guidance of engineers and designers of military materiel. It should provide valuable information on most of the factors that must be considered in adhesive bonding, and should be of value in the preparation of specifications, including process specifications. The handbook is not intended to be referenced in purchase specifications, except for informational purposes, nor shall it supersede any specification requirements.

4. Every effort has been made to reflect the latest information on adhesives and adhesive bonding and closely related techniques. It is the intent to review this handbook periodically to insure its completeness and accuracy. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, or deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Director, Army Materials Technology Laboratory ATTN: SLCMT-MSE, Watertown, MA 02172-0001, by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document, or by letter.