I’m looking for some advice on how to bond a post-processed resin printed piece to a large PLA print. I assume my options are either superglue or maybe brushing resin onto the PLA, attaching the resin print, and hitting it with a UV light?

Is there a better way? Thanks!

  • fluxx@lemmy.worldEnglish
    10·
    2 months ago

    You could use just a regular 5 min epoxy. I frequently use CA glue, but depending on your use case, it might be too brittle.

    • FuglyDuck@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      2 months ago

      Rough up both surfaces.

      Alternatively, if you want a removable bond, barges. It can be neater (barges is weird. You paint it on both parts after a few minutes, it’ll be not-tacky, but’ll bond to other barges. You can remove it with the application of gentle heat. It’s also flexible.)

      Finally VHB tape from 3m is wonderful,

  • morbidcactus@lemmy.caEnglish
    01·
    2 months ago

    I usually use ca glue or a soldering iron to fuse or repair parts. That said, if you have good ventilation and ppe I know acetone welding is not uncommon for abs and I’ve come across an older post where that works with PLA. Not sure if it’ll work with your resin, could always try with a test piece.