Re: [rp-ml] What type of adhesive is used in a Z-Corp Machine?

From: Adrian Bowyer (A.Bowyer@bath.ac.uk)
Date: Fri Aug 19 2005 - 16:53:23 EEST


Terry Wohlers wrote:
> Long ago, I was told that the binder is mostly water with some alcohol,
> as well as some "other chemicals." The exact formulation is a closely
> held secret, so I doubt we will ever find out precisely what it is.

If someone can send me a small (2-3 ml) sample (address at the first URL below)
I'll see if I can run it through a GC and mass spec. (maybe FTIR too) and see
what its composition is.

Yours

Adrian

http://staff.bath.ac.uk/ensab
http://reprap.org



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