Posted by Andres Teene.
Engineer on team #159 from Poudre High School and LSi Logic.
Posted on 1/27/2000 9:38 AM MST
What kind of solvent or glue is needed to laminate polycarbonate?
Thanks Andres
Posted by Joe Johnson. [PICTURE: SAME | NEW | HELP]
Engineer on team #47, Chief Delphi, from Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Automotive Systems.
Posted on 1/27/2000 2:01 PM MST
In Reply to: Laminating Polycarbonate posted by Andres Teene on 1/27/2000 9:38 AM MST:
I don’t know what glue we use whenever we need to stick two or more polycarb sheets together, but regardless, we always put a few screws in just for good measure. The stuff taps so well, it is an easy method to provide a bit of insurance against a laminate becoming a de-laminate 
Joe J.
Posted by Ken Wilson.
Engineer on team #248, FEMEX, from Philadelphia Girls High and PECO Energy Company.
Posted on 1/28/2000 6:48 AM MST
In Reply to: Laminating Polycarbonate posted by Andres Teene on 1/27/2000 9:38 AM MST:
: What kind of solvent or glue is needed to laminate polycarbonate?
: Thanks Andres
The solvent cement we use routinely for polycarbonate ‘welding’ is Weld-On 3 from IPS Corp. PO Box 379 Gardena CA 90248 (no affiliation whatsoever). It contains Methylene Chloride (strong paint/varnish remover) and Trichloroethylene - both known cancer-causing agents. Needless to say extra precautions should be taken when handling. Respirator/rubber gloves/goggles/long sleeves should be worn. It bonds quickly - but requires an overnight cure for high strength.
Ken / Team 248
Posted by Greg Mills.
Engineer on team #16, Baxter Bomb Squad, from Mountain Home and Baxter Healthcare.
Posted on 1/28/2000 7:47 AM MST
In Reply to: Laminating Polycarbonate posted by Andres Teene on 1/27/2000 9:38 AM MST:
:
Formaldehyde (sp?) A little bit goes a long way and it goes without saying about the safety issues.
Greg