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Solvent bonding reinforced abs/pc

Solvent bonding reinforced abs/pc

Solvent bonding reinforced abs/pc

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I am designing some injection molded parts to be made from abs/pc alloy. It is desireable to use glass fiber reinforcement. Is it possible to solvent bond these parts together? The stress on the joint is minimal.

RE: Solvent bonding reinforced abs/pc

Yes

It works better if some ABS or PC/ABS polymer is added to the solvent to increase viscosity and to "add material" to the joint as it evaporates.

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RE: Solvent bonding reinforced abs/pc

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Thanks, Pat. I am used to solvent bonding neat resins only. I guess my real question is "Will the glass screw upo the bond?"

RE: Solvent bonding reinforced abs/pc

The glass reduces bond strength and leaves the bond interface depleted of resin, hence it is a bit more critical to replenish the resin at the interface.

The glass of course does not reinforce across the bond interface, but you already indicated the bond is not in a high stress area, so all should be OK

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RE: Solvent bonding reinforced abs/pc

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Thanks for the expanded answer.  This helps alot.

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