When manufacturers look to speed up assembly processes, the first instinct is often to optimize existing methods-running impact drivers faster, shortening weld times, or reducing fastener counts. While these incremental improvements help, the most significant gains come from rethinking your joining method entirely and switching to adhesives.
The adhesive advantage is simple: Assembly becomes as straightforward as applying adhesive to one component, bringing the second component into position, and you’re done. Fewer steps, no hardware to track or inventory, and just one tool to master.
Once you’re ready to explore adhesives, choosing the right technology is critical for maximizing speed gains. Many manufacturers are familiar with epoxy’s strength and polyurethane’s flexibility, but fewer know about methyl methacrylate adhesives (MMAs)-which deliver an optimal balance of both properties while excelling at accelerating assembly operations.
