Fusor Metal Adhesive, Bonding longs and long clamshells |
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Fusor Metal Adhesive, Bonding longs and long clamshells |
69_Lex |
Oct 31 2009, 07:49 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 52 Joined: 28-June 08 From: wyoming Member No.: 9,226 Region Association: None |
Has anyone had any good or bad experiences using Fusor Metal Adhesives? I'm considering using it to bond my outer longs on and the long clamshells on. Then using structural rivets to prevent the unzippering effect of the bonded surfaces.
Pros I've read 1. Metal adhesives shear strength is greater than spot welds or the sheet metal being bonded. 2. Provides corrossion protection on surfaces being bonded (bonded surface) 3. No warping of metals, unlike welding. Cons I've read 1. Bonded surfaces can unzip, which is why a spot weld or rivets ar needed along bonded seam. 2. Don't let it get into areas that you don't want bonded or filled. Any thoughts are appreciated. |
brant |
Nov 1 2009, 11:09 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,641 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I used fusor all over on my race car project.
(2 tubes actually) I did NOT use it on anything structural. about 30% of my fusor'd items have come loose in the last 6 years. I cleaned the metal meticuously and still they came loose. I believe it to be a lack of "brand new perfect" metal as the cause I would never use it in a structural application. it will never stick to a rusty longitudinal. it won't stick to a painted application and it won't stick 30% of the time to an application with the paint removed (my case) |
69_Lex |
Nov 2 2009, 10:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 52 Joined: 28-June 08 From: wyoming Member No.: 9,226 Region Association: None |
I used fusor all over on my race car project. (2 tubes actually) I did NOT use it on anything structural. about 30% of my fusor'd items have come loose in the last 6 years. I cleaned the metal meticuously and still they came loose. I believe it to be a lack of "brand new perfect" metal as the cause I would never use it in a structural application. it will never stick to a rusty longitudinal. it won't stick to a painted application and it won't stick 30% of the time to an application with the paint removed (my case) Thanks for the input. I knew someone on the board must have used it and had some success and failure. |
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