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connecting PLA model parts -tip

Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 12:33 pm
by sonra
Hi guys
I use only PLA and the difficult problem I found is hoe to connect parts after print . I try 2 second Loctite super glue and gel . The gel work but it took long time to get dry , Someone in Israel told me about the idea described in article ( link is attached ) ,I tried the friction W welding and this is great , it take sometime to prepare the parts but it make me life in this point much easier .

http://makezine.com/projects/make-34/sk ... d-objects/

Re: connecting PLA model parts -tip

Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 1:17 pm
by thunderbt3
You could try CA glue kicker. You glue up your parts and then spritz it over the joint and it should set the glue immediately.

http://www.amazon.com/Bob-Smith-151-Ins ... B0000DD1QR

Epoxy also works and comes in different working times such as 5 minutes or 30 minutes.

Re: connecting PLA model parts -tip

Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 5:07 pm
by Matt_Sharkey
I use Weld On #4

It's just Methyl Chloride, which isnt a glue, but it chemically welds the parts together. Much like acetone welding with ABS.