When considering bonding, the structure of the bonding assembly is often the determining factor for adhesive selection. The type and style of joints between the bonded parts are the main characteristics of the structure. The common types of joints that can be glued together through splicing include corner joints, T-shaped joints, butt joints, and surface joints. When bonding two flat shaped parts, surface bonding is obviously stronger than other types of joints, and even using lower strength adhesives can achieve better joint strength. Compared with flat joints, surface joints, sleeve joints, and groove joints can achieve higher joint strength in similar areas, so high-strength adhesives are often not needed. Although this type of joint is suitable for withstanding tension or pressure and requires the use of high-strength adhesives when using butt joints, if falcon butt joints, slope butt joints, or stepped butt joints are used, less high-strength adhesives can be used. Expanding the adhesive area as much as possible in the bonded area can help to use inexpensive and lower strength adhesives without reducing the strength requirements of the joint.

The entire processing process of bonding composite components has more or less an impact on the selection of adhesives. The processing before bonding directly affects the bonding effect on the surface caused by the bonded surface. If it cannot be changed, then it is necessary to choose an adhesive that matches this surface. After the bonding is completed, the entire processing method of the bonded part (cutting, stamping, heating, freezing, impregnation, etc.) should also be considered when selecting the adhesive. If the entire adhesive component is a unit splicing adhesive on the production line, in order to synchronize with other units, the adhesive performance used must be adapted to the speed of the production line. The form of the adhesive (liquid, paste, film or solid) should also match the processing method of the adhesive (manual or mechanical).

Sometimes the requirements for adhesives go far beyond simple bonding effects. In addition to these adhesive functions, panel bonding includes insulation, electrical insulation, or sealing (for gases, moisture, oils, and solvents). Sometimes adhesives are required to have corrosion resistance, vibration resistance, and fatigue resistance to the bonded body or joint. The requirement for the secondary function of adhesives plays a significant and important role, and may become one of the main factors to consider when selecting adhesives.