This “stuff” works great to bond ABS seams together!
Plastic Welder huh?
Well do a comparison of that with normal 2 part Epoxy?
Yeah… And it’s cheap. Only like $5. Found it reading through a stratus bonding guide
Tenax will work too. It’s plastic solvent. So it melts the plastic so the prices can be joined.
I just use acetone.
What chemicals are listed on it?
ABS solvent welds pretty good with acetone already. Do you have an opinion on how it compares?
That’s so cool!
That is suppose to be able to put a slight finish on PLA prints also.
I think this is the same as Weldon 4 http://www.amazon.com/SCIGRIP-10308-Acrylic-Solvent-Water-thin/dp/B00JFPF0UQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457674966&sr=8-1&keywords=weldon+4
or
which admittedly works great, but people have strong concerns about the involved chemicals
Meh, chemicals just require proper handling. If it works, use it*
*Safely
If you huff it in high concentrations.
Know what else bonds ABS? ABS plastic pipe weld… Get it in the plumbing section.
I will test that out. I have two of the Weldon and one of the other brand coming.
@Nathan_Walkner So can lots of stuff, just work outside man, this isn’t rocket science or even working with nasty chemicals. Ketine gas will eat the soft tissues of your body, literally dissolving your lungs so you suffocate on your own blood while the rest of your insides slowly melt away. That stuff is serious business. Dichloromethane, just work outside in a ventilated area. You don’t even need a full breather mask, just a paint mask will limit your exposure. Even then a breather mask with hazardous chemical filters will work great and is only like ~$30
Paranoia vs safe handling are two very different things, and if DCM was as dangerous as people make it out to be it would be a restricted chemical. Same way people freak out about THF forming explosive peroxides. We aren’t here to scare people, we’re here to inform them how to do things safely.
There’s already enough paranoia in the world that we don’t need more spread
@Daniel_Joyce except that stuff is black and not clear.
If it was regulated a consumer would not be able to buy it. Chemical sales are a very regulated industry. Maybe the blend gets it to a reasonable safety threshold to allow consumer sales. But the simple fact of the matter is it IS possible to work safely with it, even in a home environment. If it wasn’t they would restrict the sales to businesses only.
Don’t tell people to not do something because you’re afraid. Teach them how to do things safely above all else, and if you don’t know the safe way of doing things, say nothing at all.
@Nathan_Walkner Wow that was uncalled for. I never told you to “STFU” rather to state what was necessary and true.
You also never stated the chemicals in this. You assumed that it was the same as some other product. You’re also not the OP so I don’t really know how valid your analysis is. Thus my comparison to a similar product.
Also this comment: “do you think everyone reading this has a full breather respirator with o2 tank?” Shows your paranoia around the chemical. Yes it’s not the safest stuff, but it’s also not the worst thing.
I also don’t see why you think I’m angry. I’m just passionate about information being correct and your statements of “Full breather respirator with O2 tank” shows an extreme example, and not what is actually necessary to work safely with this stuff.
Also I look baller in that hat. Enjoy your day and stay safe
Its probably dichloromethane the same thats in Tenax. But its all about PEL limits. Unless you huff it or work with it 8 hours a day, your exposure level is probably minimal. THF will melt ABS, and PLA, and may be a safer bet. You can use ABS pipe glue.
http://www.oatey.com/msds/sds-us--oatey-abs-special-milky-clear.pdf
Looks like MEK will work too. Less volatile than acetone.
Gotta say not sure whats in it but just applied like some nail polish and the pieces stuck mint. Think you guys are over reacting just a little… this is made for hobbyist . Just don’t take a big hit off it and you will be fine.