An innovative process is reducing diffusion bonding time of aluminum and aluminum alloys by up to 50%, energy use by 30%, and improving quality. Contract manufacturers and design engineers in the aerospace, semiconductor, high-power electronics, and energy industries have been turning to diffusion bonded metals to produce new cutting-edge innovations. Diffusion bonding is … [Read more...]
Tech Brief: Radiation Basics: When Does It Matter?
Introduction This is the first installment in a series of articles that aim to explore a range of practical topics on radiation that will be relevant to those of us focused on electronics cooling and thermal design. While radiation is one of the three fundamental modes of heat transfer, it is often the last topic covered in an introductory heat transfer course. This may … [Read more...]
Tech Brief: Thermocouple Attachment
The previous article in this series on thermocouples described how the size of the thermocouple wire could affect its accuracy [1]. This is particularly true if the wire is exposed to high convection coefficients. This article addresses a separate issue, namely the degree to which the attachment method impacts thermocouple readings. As it turns out, once again the … [Read more...]
Thermal Analysis Methodology Best Practices
Thermal analysis: It’s a field that every mechanical engineer is exposed to during their undergraduate studies and many dabble in at some point during their professional careers. It’s also a field that some devote their full-time careers to as dedicated thermal engineers (or thermal analysts). Regardless of where in the broad spectrum of mechanical engineering work scope you … [Read more...]
New Loctite Automotive Potting Solutions Ensure Outstanding Protection from Transmission Fluids, Thermal Shocks
Going the distance: Advanced automotive potting solutions from Henkel maintain electronic components’ performance, durability, and longevity As connected vehicles and autonomous driving functions become increasingly important to the driving experience, the reliability, durability, and performance of the underlying electronic components is fundamental. To ensure this, … [Read more...]
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