[ST] Plastic welding

[Anthony Luscher <luscher.3@xxxxxxx>]

John,
Everything on a Triumph (except fuel system components) is ABS or a 
blended plastic with ABS being the main element. ABS is know for its 
impact resistance as well as other good traits at a reasonable cost.

For sharp breaks I would recommend sanding about 1/3 through the part 
from the backside. Then, using fiberglass with an epoxy form strips 
across the break on the backside. Plastic welding has its place but it 
doesn't puts the material in shear which is what you want to do on a 
repair.
Tony



Anthony F. Luscher, Associate Professor
www.mecheng.ohio-state.edu/people/luscher.html
OSU Department of Mechanical Engineering
Suite 204						Tel: 614-292-4474
650 Ackerman Road				Fax: 614-292-3163
Columbus, OH 43202			Cell: 614-946-0131 
              


     *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *
      The ST/RS Mailing list is sponsored by Jack Lilley Ltd.
          http://www.TriumphNet.com/st/lilley for more info
   http://www.TriumphNet.com/st for ST, RS and Mailing List info

=-=-=-= Next Message =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=