Anyone have any experiences with using epoxy to glue two pieces of metal together?

In my case it would be two pieces of steel and there is not any weight-bearing issues to speak of.

Any particular issues of prepping the metal?

Thanks for any information.

J

-- j (jw_hsv@yahoo.com), June 29, 2001

Answers

Is there any particular reason you want to use epoxy? Metal expands and contracts with temperature... I'm not sure this will work so well with epoxy as a bond.

cheers,

-- Max (Maxel@inwindsor.com), June 29, 2001.

Most contact cements work on metal for ridged materials.

-- mitch hearn (moopups1@aol.com), June 29, 2001.

Will a product called JB Weld work for you? It is available in auto parts stores.

-- clove (clovis97@yahoo.com), June 29, 2001.

The best adhesive I have found for non-porous surfaces I got from the local paint and panel shop. It is a neoprene compound used in the auto industry, very similar to what is used to bond windscreens into modern vehicles.

-- john hill (john@cnd.co.nz), June 29, 2001.

JBWELD but if there's any chance of all of flexing, extreme temperature changes, weight or and other stressing, take it to a welding shop if you don't have the equipment. It shouldn't cost more than a few dollars if you just need a few spot welds.

-- nobody (nothing@nowhere.no), June 29, 2001.