# 5.2.2 Factors for Bond line and Assembly Strength

> From: LOCTITE®X Digital Manual for Bonding (https://www.loctitex.com/en/manuals/bonding/5.2.2-factors-for-bond-line-and-assembly-strength/)

#### 5.2.2 Factors for Bond line and Assembly Strength

Calculating the bond line or assembly strength is a complicated yet essential step in the validation of an adhesive for a specified application. Documents such as TDS, white papers and adhesive/chemistry specifications will contain adhesive properties, benefits and limitations, specific substrate bond strengths, end user-specific requirements and real application testing data. The starting point for any assembly strength calculation or assessment should be the relevant technical literature provided.