Manufacturing and Testing
(In-Person: PSTC Tape Week – May 8th-9th, 2023)
Back by popular demand, this updated course covers all aspects of PSA tape manufacturing—from tape components to troubleshooting tape products in the field. Learn the essentials from our industry-leading instructors. See how tape manufacturing works with videos, demonstrations and samples, and work together with your classmates in our new problem-solving module featuring interactive break-out sessions. This class will include interactive problem solving exercises and collaboration among students. This course is intended primarily for technical professionals in PSA tape manufacturing and complements the Adhesives & Advanced Technologies course.
Monday, May 8
PSA Properties
Mixing and Blending
Coating Methods
Tuesday, May 9
Fourier-Transform Infared (FT-IR)
Web Handling
Drying and Curing
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Tape Academy Lunch
Converting
PSA Testing
Problem Solving Session