Nylon bonding

[kilrbee]

I am taking a Zytel part, and modifying it for prototyping. It will involve build up and maching of part of the piece, similar to using fiberglass and resin. I need something that will bond to the nylon.

Can I get some ideas on what materials/process to use?

Michael

 

[patprimmer]

Concentrated Formic acid is still the best adhesive I know for solvent welding nylon.

It has very iritating fumes and burns the skin, so gloves, safety glasses fume extraction etc are advised.

To give it more body to build a fillet, you can dissolve some resin shavings in the acid to make a full bodied adhesive.

Regards

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