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Surface Preparation of Composites
 



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Micro-Measurements Instruction Bulletin B-129, Surface Preparation for Strain Gage Bonding , provides the general procedures for properly preparing surfaces of test specimens for strain gage bonding. Many of the methods described there are also appropriate for composite materials.


Following are some supplementary techniques for producing a chemically clean, dull matte finish needed for making good strain gage installations on these materials.
  Solvent Cleaning
  Surface Abrasion
  Conditioning and Neutralizing