Best Adhesive for PC Blend  

RE: Best Adhesive for PC Blend

Posted by: @g-monkey

I really like the mechanical properties of PC Blend and I can get it to print reasonably well.  What are the best adhesives to glue pieces together?  From what I have read and tried, CA does not seem to work and 5 minute epoxy works but doesn't create a very good bond.  Has anyone had better luck with something else?

Thanks

Check out this adhesive: 3M Scotch-Weld 4475
It is said to be well suited for bonding PC.

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Industrial-Plastic-Adhesive-4475/?N=5002385+3293193748&rt=rud

RE: Best Adhesive for PC Blend

For a firm bond I use Mike's Model & Craft glue, but I have not used it on PC Blend.  It does mention ABS (among other things) on the label, not PLA, but I have bonded PLA with it and it holds firm.  Ditto for all other nonspecific plastic I've used it on.  This is a variant of the common super glues, but it will work on some porous materials such as some woods.

For a more forgiving bond I use Aileen's The Ultimate Multi-Surface Adhesive.

RE: Best Adhesive for PC Blend

I may have maligned CA; I’ve gone back and tried it again and it binds well if the surface is lightly sanded.  Of course, it always binds well to your fingers too!

RE: Best Adhesive for PC Blend

I use a 2 part plastic adhesive bonder from your local home store.