<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — Is there a best way to assemble a model that comes as multiple pieces?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/3708/is-there-a-best-way-to-assemble-a-model-that-comes-as-multiple-pieces/ Thu, 05 Sep 2013 04:15:10 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: Is there a best way to assemble a model that comes as multiple pieces?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/35217/#p35217 Something to keep in mind when designing the parts is that all of the corners are slightly rounded so there will be a small gap where the edges come together.  The exception is the bottom edge at the bed.  If you can arrange things so that two faces that join together can both be the bottoms of their prints, you will get a more seamless join.

]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2013 04:15:10 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/35217/#p35217 <![CDATA[Re: Is there a best way to assemble a model that comes as multiple pieces?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/35216/#p35216 The Polyurethane glue he's using is probably the same sort of stuff as Tarzan's grip smile

]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2013 04:12:21 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/35216/#p35216 <![CDATA[Re: Is there a best way to assemble a model that comes as multiple pieces?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/35212/#p35212 ronsii wrote:

Since ABS is mostly styrene I guess you could say models are sort of made from it smile

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzR1fD2bPiQ

Found this video recently and thought I should add it.

]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2013 03:48:11 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/35212/#p35212 <![CDATA[Re: Is there a best way to assemble a model that comes as multiple pieces?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/34658/#p34658 Since ABS is mostly styrene I guess you could say models are sort of made from it smile

]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2013 04:16:36 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/34658/#p34658 <![CDATA[Re: Is there a best way to assemble a model that comes as multiple pieces?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/34572/#p34572 I've used superglue and an ABS slurry.  Both work fine for bonding the pieces together.  Superglue is faster, but the ABS slurry seems to have a stronger bond.

]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2013 15:26:04 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/34572/#p34572 <![CDATA[Re: Is there a best way to assemble a model that comes as multiple pieces?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/34570/#p34570 I could be wrong, but as I recall, model airplanes are made of styrene. But the glue is, I think acetone based, so it should work.

]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2013 15:24:00 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/34570/#p34570 <![CDATA[Re: Is there a best way to assemble a model that comes as multiple pieces?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/34547/#p34547 Aren't model airplanes and such made with ABS?  Testor's model cement seems ideally suited as a result.

]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2013 12:29:28 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/34547/#p34547 <![CDATA[Re: Is there a best way to assemble a model that comes as multiple pieces?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/34522/#p34522 It behaves very well for plastics, sets quick, doesn't expand, very strong.

I use it for gluing magnets into 3D printed fridge magnets smile

I also used it for my vacuum cleaner attachment that i printed in multiple parts.

http://www.masters.com.au/product/90133 … -glue-30ml

]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2013 05:55:49 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/34522/#p34522 <![CDATA[Re: Is there a best way to assemble a model that comes as multiple pieces?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/34520/#p34520 ronsii wrote:

^^ kind of a soft superglue... Great stuff!!!

Does it expand when it dries or will it behave? Common uses for it?

]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2013 05:40:24 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/34520/#p34520 <![CDATA[Re: Is there a best way to assemble a model that comes as multiple pieces?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/34517/#p34517 ^^ kind of a soft superglue... Great stuff!!!

]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2013 05:02:50 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/34517/#p34517 <![CDATA[Re: Is there a best way to assemble a model that comes as multiple pieces?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/34515/#p34515 Gomisan wrote:

You could use a special ABS glue, a few are mentioned on the forums.

or you could use Acetone and ABS slurry.

or Super Glue

or my favourite.. Tarzan's Grip.

Tarzan's Grip?

]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2013 04:59:40 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/34515/#p34515 <![CDATA[Re: Is there a best way to assemble a model that comes as multiple pieces?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/34507/#p34507 You could use a special ABS glue, a few are mentioned on the forums.

or you could use Acetone and ABS slurry.

or Super Glue

or my favourite.. Tarzan's Grip.

]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2013 03:10:30 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/34507/#p34507 <![CDATA[Is there a best way to assemble a model that comes as multiple pieces?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/34496/#p34496 I am printing the skull from thingiverse that has like 5 object pieces to it. Would gorilla glue serve to bind the parts together? I am concerned for the amount gorilla clue expands when it dries. Any suggestions?

]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2013 01:12:09 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/34496/#p34496