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1 | This spreadsheet shows the results of testing various adhesives with PLA. The test was performed by gluing together test pieces (see photo) printed in PLA. All adhesives were allowed to set overnight (about 18 hours). Performance was rated on a scale of 1 to 3 as follows: 1 = good to excellent 2 = fair 3 = failed | ||||||||||||||
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3 | Performance | Adhesive | |||||||||||||
4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||
5 | 3M Super Strength 6004* | 10 minute working time gives plenty of time to position pieces, moderately gap-filling | |||||||||||||
6 | Contact cement | ||||||||||||||
7 | Elmer's Glue | ||||||||||||||
8 | Gorilla Glue | suggest overnight set time | |||||||||||||
9 | JB Weld Epoxy | sets to dark gray color, gap filling | |||||||||||||
10 | Liquid Nails | ||||||||||||||
11 | Loctite 263 (red) Threadlocker | ||||||||||||||
12 | Loctite Handyman's Choice | ||||||||||||||
13 | Loctite Power Grab | 3D printed test strips (picture) used for this spreadsheet can be found here: | |||||||||||||
14 | PC-11 Epoxy | sets to white color | |||||||||||||
15 | Quick Setting Epoxy (Ace) | ||||||||||||||
16 | Superglue (Harbor Freight) | quick and easy | |||||||||||||
17 | Superglue Gel (Scotch) | quick and easy, moderately gap-filling | |||||||||||||
18 | Titebond Ultimate | essentially a wood glue | |||||||||||||
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20 | * 3M Super Strength 6004 is either discontinued or in limited supply. It has apparently been replaced with 3M Maximum Strength Adhesive 6047. I have no data on this new product. | ||||||||||||||
