Kelly, Why not look into a silicone based adhesive. Like materials typically bond well. Some form of silicone RTV with a metallic or ceramic filler for heat conduction comes to mind. Try contacting the tech support folks at IERC or Chomerics - both are mfrs of heat sink materials and bonding systems. -Mike Hiteshew > ---------- > From: Kelly Kovalovsky[SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Subject: [TN] SRAM Heatsink Attach > > We are using an SRAM that is manufactured with a silicone based material. > The silicone acts as a mold release during component manufacture. We are > having problems coming up with a consistent process for attaching a > heatsink to this component and I understand it is due to the silicone. > > Does anyone have any process suggestions for this situation? I am thinking > in terms of various adhesive materials. I would like to avoid changing the > component. > > Kelly Kovalovsky > > ############################################################## TechNet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c ############################################################## To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the body: To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TECHNET <your full name> To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TECHNET ############################################################## Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information. If you need assistance - contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ##############################################################