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Extreme Epoxy
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2013 8:05 pm
by tigerblues28
I'm looking for a good strong epoxy. I've been using JB weld, and its all right, and I cant weld. Soldering is a possibility, but I want to use steel as a main material. Does anyone know of a good epoxy with a really high psi rating? ( above 4,000 psi)
Could I solder it?
Stainless steel too.
Nick
Re: Extreme Epoxy
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2013 10:20 pm
by Gippeto
Do you understand the difference between a material property and a pressure rating?
Steel can be soldered if the proper flux is used.
Re: Extreme Epoxy
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2013 11:03 pm
by tigerblues28
Gippeto wrote:Do you understand the difference between a material property and a pressure rating?
Yes I know. JB weld had something like 3,500 lbs of strength.
And after I posted this I looked It up a lot more and I found out that it was possible. I'm assuming with a quality solder I can use a good about of pressure with it? (850 from a paintball tank?)
Re: Extreme Epoxy
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 2:00 am
by Gippeto
Good.
You'll need to calculate the lap shear failure point. Area of the joint multiplied by lap shear strength. If lap shear isn't published, use 60% of tensile strength.