Hi Doug,
 
This issue is older than the hills and almost as old as me.
 
I've always wondered what the list of parameters and values that would define a tape for this purpose would look like.
 
Any ideas out there?
 
Best regards,
Gerry
 
> Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:40:25 -0600
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [TN] Tape for adhesion testing
> To: [log in to unmask]
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> Good afternoon all,
> 
> As far as the 3M 600 series tape is concerned, be aware that there are 
> two, count them two, 3M 600 tapes.  The one that comes from 3Ms Stationary 
> Division, usually used for wrapping Christmas presents, has a relatively 
> low adhesive strength.  The 3M 600 tape that comes from their Industrial 
> supplies division is much stronger.  So if you want the coating test to 
> pass you use the Stationary tape.  If you want the coating to fail, you 
> use the Industrial tape. 
> 
> Doug Pauls
> 
> 
> 
> From:   "Robert e. welch" <[log in to unmask]>
> To:     <[log in to unmask]>
> Date:   01/30/2014 12:43 PM
> Subject:        Re: [TN] Tape for adhesion testing
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> 
> 3M # 600 is the Only tape I've heard of for over 30 years now.
> 
> Robert E. Welch
> Senior Process Engineer
> Moog Components Group
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lamar Young
> Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2014 1:22 PM
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> Subject: [TN] Tape for adhesion testing
> 
> ASTM D-3359 is the cross cut adhesion test method that is fairly common in 
> the coating industry.
> IPC TM-650 2.4.1.6 is a similar cross cut adhesion test method. 
> 
> The ASTM called out the use of P-99 tape that was discontinued 
> approximately 5 years ago.  The ASTM committee last reported in 2010 that 
> they were still evaluating replacement tapes.
> The IPC TM-650, created in 1995, calls out 3M #600 as a suitable tape.
> 
> I was curious if most are using the #600 or a different tape (please 
> specify).
> The tape choice question surfaced during a discussion with a customer that 
> originally specified a different tape. 
> I thought I'd ask others in the industry to better understand what tape 
> the majority of the industry was using.
> 
> Thanks for your replies,
> Lamar Young
> Specialty Coating Systems, Inc.
> 7645 Woodland Dr.
> Indianapolis, IN 46278
> (317) 244-1200 Ext. 276
> www.scscoatings.com
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