Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Holt, J. W..
Device applies uniform, constant, precise pressure to hold tiles in place during bonding. Tool consists of pressure bladders supported by adjustable pole. Pole can accomodate single or multiple bladders. Tiles can be flat or contoured.
Commercially-available blend of methylene chloride in saturated trichloro-trifluoroethane is utilized as chemical debonding agent for silicone rubber adhesive bonds, without damaging bonded material.
Cheesecutterlike device uses electrically heated wire to slice through thermosetting embedment. Technique does not damage tile or create unwanted debris in work area.