Why is it good to “rough up” a surface to be glued? Wouldn’t a smooth surface give the best adhesion?

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Why is it good to “rough up” a surface to be glued? Wouldn’t a smooth surface give the best adhesion?

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It likely depends on the exact type of glue being used, but typically rough is better.
Glue works by “grabbing” onto the surface, so if it was smooth, there isn’t much to hold onto.

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