3M cabinet assembly User Manual

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Application Profile
3M Bonding 
Systems Division
Market: Furniture and WoodworkingAccount Type: Cabinet Assembly
ADHESIVE TECHNOLOGY
3M
High-Performance 
Acrylic Adhesive 200MP
PRODUCT
3M
Laminating  Adhesive 468MP
REGION
North America
APPLICATION TYPE
Bonding Wood Veneer
SIC
2434 – Wood Kitchen Cabinets
Application Description
3M
Laminating Adhesive 468MP which utilizes 3M High-performance
200MP Acrylic Adhesive is ideal for bonding wood veneer when building 
and refinishing cabinets.
Application Method
A combination of metal and rubber rollers with moderate pressure is
recommended for initial lamination of the adhesive to “backed” veneer.  
Veneer is backed to provide stability and minimize checking and splintering 
of the veneer.
Key Application Requirements
Adhesive has to have excellent shear holding and bond strength to 
most substrates.
Product Replaced
Contact cement.
Benefits/Advantages To Customer
High-performance: For exceptional environmental resistance and 
enhanced bond strength.
High cohesive strength:  Resists edge lifting and slippage.
Moisture-stable liner: Resists curling or wrinkling in high humidity.
Fast and easy to use: The aggressive, pressure-sensitive adhesive is 
easy to use.
Initially repositionable:  Allows for placement, then builds to a significantly
higher bond strength with time.