| abstract |
The present disclosure relates to a structural adhesive film suitable for joining a first metal part and a second part, specifically, suitable for hem flange adhesive joining of the first metal part and the second part. More specifically, the present disclosure includes a structural adhesive comprising a thermosetting composition comprising an epoxy compound having a selected average epoxy equivalent weight, a thermoplastic resin having a selected softening point, and an epoxy curing agent. For film purposes. The present disclosure is further directed to a thermoset structural adhesive film obtained by thermosetting the structural adhesive film of the present disclosure and another aspect relating to a two-part assembly comprising such a thermoset structural adhesive film. The present disclosure also relates to a method for joining the first metal part and the second part, and more particularly, to a method for bonding the hem flange between the first metal part and the second part. [Selection] Figure 1 |