Contact adhesive
Adhesive applied to both surfaces and joined after it becomes tacky.
Glues & Adhesives
Glossary
Short definitions for terms used in this section.
Cure time
The time an adhesive needs to reach its intended working strength.
Epoxy
A two-part adhesive that cures through a chemical reaction.
Glue squeeze-out
Extra glue pushed out of a joint when the parts are pressed together.
Open time
The usable time after applying glue before it starts to set too much.