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Bonding procedures refer to the standardized methods used to join two or more substrates by forming a bond through adhesion, mechanical interlock, or fusion. They are applied across fields such as chemistry, materials science, dentistry, electronics, and manufacturing, with the aim of producing joints that are strong, durable, and compatible with the involved materials and service conditions.

Typical bonding procedures follow a sequence of steps. Surface preparation is performed to remove contaminants and improve wettability, often including cleaning, degreasing, abrasion, chemical etching, or plasma treatment. A bonding agent, primer, or coupling agent may then be applied to promote adhesion to both substrates. The components are assembled with proper alignment and backing, and the adhesive is allowed to cure or the substrates are fused under specified temperature, pressure, or light exposure. Post-assembly steps such as conditioning, stress-relief, or conditioning of environmental conditions may be required. Quality control is an integral part of bonding procedures and can involve visual inspection, nondestructive testing, and mechanical tests to verify bond strength and consistency, along with documentation for traceability and repeatability.

Field variations reflect context and material demands. Dental bonding uses enamel or dentin etching and resin-based adhesives for restorations. Electronics bonding employs conductive or adhesive materials with controlled curing. Metal and polymer bonding may rely on mechanical interlocking, surface treatments, or high-strength structural adhesives, dependent on required strength and environmental resistance.