Using localized heat to fuse UHMWPE and others

[TurboLS]

Hey guys. I am a newcomer to this forum. I am trying to get fully cured or even B-stage ultra high molecular weight polyethylene to fuse to itself with the use of localized heat. I'm just wondering if there is a resource out there that goes over different thermal profiles used in post-process joining. I read over a few of the threads on plastic welding and other adhesive methods, but I haven't found anything definitive.

 

[Demon3]

Depends what you are trying to achieve of course but you can buy UHMWPE tape here with adhesive on it. That makes it easy to stick together!

http://cshyde.thomasnet.com/viewitems/tapes-with-psa/uhmw-tape-acrylic-adhesive?&forward=1

http://cshyde.thomasnet.com/viewitems/tapes-with-psa/uhmw-tape-rubber-adhesive?&forward=1

 

[TurboLS]

thanks again for the info, guys. i'll run some tests when i have a chance.