Joining Plastics

Question 1

What is an adhesive and what is it used for ?

Answer 1

A substance that bonds materials together
Usually used to permantly join surfaces

Solvent cement
Epoxy resin
Contact adhesive

Question 2

How does solvent cement work ? Give info

Answer 2

For gluing acrylic to acrylic

Applied to one surface then held in place to set and join

Question 3

How does epoxy resin work ?

Answer 3

Joins dissimilar materials

Two part ( hardener and resin)
Mixed in equal parts then applied to set

Question 4

How does contact adhesive work ?

Answer 4

Used to join dissimilar materials and the adhesive is applied to both surfaces and air dried before they are aligned and stuck together

Question 5

Can plastic be welded ?

Answer 5

Yes !
Polymers can be welded
- Thermoforming welding rods can be used to melt additional plastic into the join to secure a fixture

Question 6

Give some info on temporary fixings ?

Answer 6

Using fastening components
Easily put together and removed
Uses basic tools such as a screw driver

Question 7

What are the six temporary fixings ?

Answer 7

• screw
• nuts and bolts
• rivets
• washers
• catches
• hinges