I want to mount a digital scale to a length of aluminum, but I'd like to have about a quarter inch segment to drill and tap for the scale mounting clamps.
What kind of adhesive would bond 6061 aluminum?
Adhesives for aluminum?
Oct 04, 2007
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You might get some newer answers, but there was a lengthy discussion on
9/29/07, subject line is: Gluing AluminumThe first couple of days' replies were specifically only about that topic.
WB ......... metalworking projects
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You're right about only the first few...
Who carries this? Lord #406-19
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McMaster Carr
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The key is surface area. You need enough area for the glue to resist being pried away. It comes in a ratio pack tube without a plunger, so you really need the dispenser gun to get a good mix.
It adds a lot to the initial cost, so it is best if have more than a little bit of gluing to do.
You can try mixing by eye, but I suggest using one of their slower setting formulation (406-19 has a working time of
6-10 min).Paul K. Dickman
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