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Thomas Besley

Thomas is the Content Manager here at Forgeway. Thomas' job is to translate the technical jargon from the ivory tower of academia into easy-to-read content that everyone can understand. Forgeway's mission is to answer every question our customers and prospective clients ask, or are apprehensive to ask.

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Case Study: Solomon Commercials

September 24th, 2024|0 min read

Why Surface Preparation can Make or Break your Bonded Joint

August 27th, 2024|4 min read

Galvanised Steel can be a Nightmare to Bond; Here's why

August 9th, 2024|4 min read

Top 3 ways to bond Low Surface Energy Plastics like Polypropylene and Polyethylene?

July 9th, 2024|4 min read

Choosing the best Polyethylene Adhesive; What you need to know

July 8th, 2024|5 min read

The Science of Adhesion; Understanding why some materials don't stick

July 5th, 2024|5 min read

The History of Adhesives; Why The Future of Adhesives is going back to its Roots

June 18th, 2024|7 min read

Product Review of Formoa 004 The General Purpose Adhesive Sealant

April 2nd, 2024|4 min read

Product Review Aerok 8040; Long Open Time Structural Adhesive

February 22nd, 2024|5 min read

Accreditations for Marine Adhesives; How important are Marine Accreditations like Wheelmark?

February 5th, 2024|6 min read

Consistently Building Better Vehicles; The Four Pillars of Successful Bonding in Vehicle Manufacturing

January 18th, 2024|7 min read

How to Reduce Operator Bonding Error in Industrial Vehicle Manufacturing

January 9th, 2024|5 min read

The Future of Bonding; 5 Key Adhesive Trends to keep an eye on in 2024

December 21st, 2023|4 min read

Bonding Stainless Steel to Stainless Steel Tips, Tricks, and Considerations for a strong bond

December 19th, 2023|6 min read

The Paradox of ‘Sustainable Green Glue’: What is it and can it really improve sustainability?

December 13th, 2023|6 min read

Is Saltwater an Adhesive Killer? What to Consider in a Marine Adhesive

November 28th, 2023|9 min read

Bonding Composite Materials like GRP and Carbon Fibre; Tips and tricks

November 13th, 2023|5 min read

Methyl methacrylate adhesives; definition, pros and cons, and cost

September 29th, 2023|5 min read

Plastic Bonding; Essential tips and tricks to help you achieve a strong bond with plastic glue

August 25th, 2023|12 min read

Webinar FAQs: Plastic Bonding Masterclass questions answered

August 23rd, 2023|2 min read

Purok VX70 Product Review: Understanding Forgeway’s High-Flex Structural Acrylic Adhesive

August 22nd, 2023|5 min read

Case Study: How Forgeway helped GBM Ltd. cut costs by improving stock control and reducing lead times

August 17th, 2023|3 min read

Navigating Structural Adhesive Choices: Comparing Epoxy v Acrylic v Polyurethane Adhesive Formulations

August 17th, 2023|4 min read

Bonding Powdercoated Materials: Tips and tricks to achieving a high strength bond

July 21st, 2023|7 min read

Video: How to Bond Aluminium in simple steps

July 18th, 2023|0 min read

Video: How to get a good finish with a sealant

July 18th, 2023|0 min read

Video: Bonded Bus Series – EPISODE 2: Gluing the Side Panels

July 18th, 2023|0 min read

Video: Bonded Bus Series – Episode 1: The Windshield

July 18th, 2023|1 min read

Speeding up production; Is a faster-curing adhesive always the best solution?

July 11th, 2023|6 min read

Adhesive’s Temperature Resistance: What is it and how can you measure it?

June 26th, 2023|6 min read

How Primers can impact Efficiency and Costs in Adhesive and Bonding Processes

June 19th, 2023|3 min read

Decoding Adhesive Terminology: Analysing the Difference Between Toughened, Flexible, and Rigid Adhesives

June 19th, 2023|4 min read

Forgeway’s new Distributor Finecal: What you need to know

June 13th, 2023|1 min read

Cyanoacrylate Adhesives: Analysing the Benefits and Drawbacks for Industrial Applications

May 31st, 2023|5 min read

An In-Depth Overview of Cyanoacrylate Adhesives: What you should know

May 31st, 2023|4 min read

The Role of Durability in Adhesive Selection: A Guide for Manufacturers and Engineers

May 12th, 2023|6 min read

Less Weight, More Efficient Vehicles: What to Consider when Using Adhesives to Lightweight Vehicles

May 4th, 2023|5 min read

Explaining How Forgeway solves Technical Adhesive Problems

April 5th, 2023|3 min read

What is Forgeway’s Bonding Risk Matrix? Can it benefit your Company?

March 24th, 2023|4 min read

The Importance of Adhesive Strength: How to be sure your Adhesive is Strong Enough

March 24th, 2023|4 min read

Understanding and Mitigating the Effects of Corrosion in Electric Vehicles

February 13th, 2023|4 min read

Surface treatment for adhesive bonding: What is it and do you need it?

February 7th, 2023|5 min read

Structural Adhesives: A Closer Look at Their Characteristics and Capabilities

February 7th, 2023|3 min read

Panel bonding adhesive vs welding: Which is the best method?

February 1st, 2023|4 min read

Bonding without isocyanates; Alternatives to Polyurethane adhesive

February 1st, 2023|4 min read

Your guide to understanding Forgeway’s Auditing service

January 24th, 2023|3 min read

The Impact of 2023 Isocyanate Regulations on Polyurethane Adhesives

January 18th, 2023|4 min read

Welding polypropylene has its pros and cons; Is it the best method for joining polypropylene?

January 9th, 2023|3 min read

Comparing applicator guns for one-component adhesives: Manual vs. pneumatic vs. electric

January 6th, 2023|4 min read

Welding Polypropylene 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Joining Polypropylene

January 6th, 2023|5 min read

Epoxy Adhesives: A Closer Look at the Pros and Cons

January 6th, 2023|4 min read

Metal Bonding Glue: Choose the best adhesive for bonding metal

December 19th, 2022|5 min read

Structural Adhesives: A Comprehensive Guide to choosing the best structural adhesive for your application

December 16th, 2022|4 min read

The Pros and Cons of Using Structural Adhesives: What You Should Know

December 8th, 2022|5 min read

What is the best impact-resistant structural adhesive?

November 16th, 2022|4 min read

Purok VX 61 product review; The impact resistant structural adhesive

November 16th, 2022|5 min read

5 ways you can maintain the right temperature when storing adhesives

November 3rd, 2022|4 min read

The dos and dont's of industrial adhesive storage

November 3rd, 2022|5 min read

Advantages and disadvantages of welding as a joining method

October 28th, 2022|3 min read

Plasticizer Migration: What is it and why is it a problem

October 28th, 2022|4 min read

Fibreglass adhesive; Which one should you choose

October 21st, 2022|3 min read

Formoa 760 product review: The sprayable sealant

October 11th, 2022|4 min read

Handling strength of an adhesive; What is it and how does it affect you?

September 8th, 2022|3 min read

Repeatability in the bonding process: Tips on achieving consistent quality

September 2nd, 2022|5 min read

Why the colour of an adhesive can affect its performance

September 2nd, 2022|3 min read

The different types of adhesive bond failure and what they mean

September 2nd, 2022|3 min read

Top 5 battery-powered electric applicators for adhesive foil pack systems

September 1st, 2022|5 min read

Ensuring a new adhesive project doesn’t slip up at the testing stage; Tips and considerations

August 22nd, 2022|4 min read

What to expect on a solutions presentation meeting with Forgeway

August 22nd, 2022|3 min read

Manufacturer v Distributor; Which adhesive supplier should you choose?

August 22nd, 2022|3 min read

DIN 6701 and DIN 2304: What are they and what do I need to know?

August 9th, 2022|6 min read

Which Formoa (MS polymer adhesive) is right for you?  Comparing the different types

August 9th, 2022|4 min read

Forgeway’s technical package explained

August 9th, 2022|3 min read

Formoa 055 product review: Pros, cons, and uses

August 5th, 2022|4 min read

Webinar: DIN 6701 and DIN 2304 explained

August 3rd, 2022|2 min read

Silicone sealant alternatives: What other types of sealants can you use?

July 29th, 2022|4 min read

Advantages and disadvantages of MS polymer adhesives

July 15th, 2022|4 min read

Formoa 017FE; Pros, cons, and uses

July 15th, 2022|5 min read

Why Forgeway isn’t a good fit for everyone

July 14th, 2022|4 min read

Coloured sealants; What are they and where can you use them?

July 12th, 2022|3 min read

Purok VX60 product review

July 7th, 2022|4 min read

Foil packs v Cartridges; What is the best packaging for your adhesive

July 6th, 2022|5 min read

What is bondline thickness, and why is it important?

July 4th, 2022|4 min read

Strength v Flexibility; What is more important in an adhesive?

June 29th, 2022|3 min read

Solvent-free v solvent-based adhesive: Which is best for you?

June 27th, 2022|4 min read

Glass bonding adhesive; Choosing the best glue to bond glass

June 21st, 2022|4 min read

Epoxy adhesives vs methyl methacrylate adhesives; Which is right for you

June 10th, 2022|3 min read

How to choose the right adhesive for your application

June 10th, 2022|6 min read

What’s the best adhesive for bonding composite materials?

June 9th, 2022|3 min read

Purok VX67 product review: Decorative Surface joint adhesive

June 8th, 2022|4 min read

Purok VX90 product review; The ‘Primerless Polypropylene Adhesive’

June 7th, 2022|4 min read

Top Adhesive Manufacturers UK: Who manufactures and supplies adhesives in the UK?

June 6th, 2022|5 min read

Can you use silicone as glue?

May 31st, 2022|3 min read

Advantages and disadvantages of using methyl methacrylate adhesives

May 26th, 2022|5 min read

1K Vs 2K adhesives; what is the difference, and which is best for you?

May 20th, 2022|5 min read

An honest review of Formoa 063: Pros and cons

May 20th, 2022|4 min read

Choosing the right adhesive to bond ABS plastic: What you need to know

May 13th, 2022|7 min read

Adhesive tape vs wet glue; which is best for you?

May 13th, 2022|6 min read

What to expect on a discovery meeting with Forgeway

April 29th, 2022|3 min read

The different Adhesive Testing Methods; Deciding which test method is best for you

April 28th, 2022|6 min read

Why does sealant (like silicone) go yellow? Tips and methods to stop it from happening

April 14th, 2022|6 min read

Can you paint over silicone and other sealants? And what you can do.

April 12th, 2022|4 min read

What is filiform corrosion? How can you prevent it?

April 8th, 2022|6 min read

Choosing the best glue for bonding aluminium; What you need to know

April 8th, 2022|8 min read

Working with Forgeway: What you need to know

April 7th, 2022|11 min read

Joining metal to metal without welding: Top 2 alternatives

April 6th, 2022|6 min read

Mechanical Fasteners vs. Industrial Adhesives: What’s the best method of joining?

March 28th, 2022|7 min read

Bonding polypropylene with glue: Best methods and tips

March 25th, 2022|6 min read

What affects adhesive cure time?

March 18th, 2022|9 min read

What to Consider when Analysing Adhesive Cost

March 11th, 2022|10 min read

Can you bond all plastics? And why Surface Energy affects Adhesion

March 10th, 2022|5 min read

Epoxy Adhesives: What are they and where can you use them?

December 16th, 2021|4 min read

Silicones vs. MS Polymer Sealants; A guide to choosing the best sealant for your application

December 8th, 2021|4 min read

What is an MS polymer adhesive?

December 7th, 2021|7 min read

What are Polyurethane Adhesives?

December 3rd, 2021|4 min read

Top 5 Problems With MMA (Methyl Methacrylate Adhesive)

November 30th, 2021|2 min read

Adhesive open time; What is it and why does it matter?

November 29th, 2021|3 min read

ASTM G154: What is it, and when should you use it?

November 29th, 2021|6 min read

Is Corrosion A Problem In Electric Vehicles?

November 11th, 2021|2 min read

Silicone price has rocketed; what’s going on?

November 9th, 2021|5 min read

What is environmental stress cracking? And how you can prevent it

August 13th, 2020|5 min read

Great Cost Saving in the Commercial Vehicle Industry

June 20th, 2017|2 min read

Product Focus 010: Formoa Surface Activator

February 14th, 2017|1 min read

Technical insight 002: VOC levels

August 3rd, 2016|1 min read

Technical insight 003: Fire retardance

August 3rd, 2016|1 min read

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