Re: Gluing polycarbonate?

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Original poster: Vardan <vardan01@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi,

Thanks for your and the others comments on this :-)))

I will try a scrap test sample with two part epoxy with the surfaces 
cleaned very well and all.  If that does not seem to work well, I 
think I will just drill and tap for #6 nylon screws.  Apparently, all 
other glues won't stick or will kill me from the fumes and 
all.  Screws are pretty easy too ;-))  The toroid is sort of large 
and might put a lot of stress and the thing so the screws might be 
best anyway.  The end plates are already holed for the milling 
machine so installing precision holes is easy.

Cheers,

        Terry


At 10:02 PM 6/29/2006, you wrote:
> Hi Terry,
>
> You are right about the "super glue"  Just like as depicted in CSI, 
> the glue will turn white with moisture, or any fingerprints inside 
> the tube.  I have used it, but only after wiping the form down with 
> acetone, and using forced ventilation.  Your best bet is 2-part epoxy.
> It sets nicely, and can always be broken out if needed for repairs.
> Even hot melt glue will work fine.  Gorilla glue expands, and 
> usually makes a big mess.
>
> Karl
>
> On Jun 29, 2006, at 11:48 PM, Tesla list wrote:
>
> > What sort of glue will mate them???  I hear "super glue" reacts bad 
> > with water in polycarb to make it all frosty.  Many things "don't 
> > stick".  I am thinking epoxy or "gorilla glue".  Rather not use 
> > anything that has a terrible smell since it is indoors...