- 13 October 2006 -
Adhesive cost modelling software introduced

LORD Corp is introducing cost modelling software for customers to assess the process costs of using structural adhesives. This will help customers decide if structural adhesives are a cost efficient alternative to welded joints and metal fasteners.

The model has been six years in the making and is based on Lord’s experience of adhesive use in the transportation industries. The parameters are based on accepted industry norms and actual time studies but can be customised to different manufacturing situations. An example would be the time taken to weld a joint – the model estimates this but if a user has the actual time taken in their organisation, they can input it into the model. An analysis is then produced, designed to show whether switching to adhesives would save time and money.

According to the company, the use of adhesives frequently has economic and product performance benefits, for example improved resistance to corrosion. It believes that the new tool will allow users to evaluate whether adhesives could effectively be integrated into their production and manufacturing processes.

Lord, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, USA, produces speciality structural adhesives, polyurethane coatings and electronic, vibration and noise control solutions.

LORD Corp; www.lord.com

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