Dear rp-ml:
A new hybrid cyanoacrylate from Loctite combines the advantages of
light-curing and instant adhesives. It overcomes many of the limitations of
light-curing and cyanoacrylate technologies, and offers fixture and cure
times of less than 5 seconds when exposed to low or medium-intensity light
sources. It cures tack-free without the use of potentially dangerous
accelerators. The adhesive has a secondary moisture-cure mechanism that
allows it to cure completely in shadowed areas where light can't reach.
Loctite has two versions currently available: 4302 is a low-viscosity
version for close-fitting parts and 4303 is a medium-viscosity adhesive that
fills larger gaps. Both are said to be ideal for medical device assembly
and general industrial applications.
Has anybody tried these yet for bonding of stereolithography models?
And if so, how does the bond strength compare to other UV-activated
adhesives?
Regards,
Glenn Whiteside
For more information about the rp-ml, see http://ltk.hut.fi/rp-ml/
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