8.2.7 Advantages and Disadvantages of manual processing of adhesives
Disadvantages:
- Direct contact of workers with hazardous substances
- Limited processing time (quantity / pot life)
- A lot of waste / rejects
- High risk of mixing errors
- Non-uniform adhesive application
- Long processing times
- Rarely possible to integrate into an automation plan
Advantage:
- Low investment costs; especially important for small piece numbers