Bonding ABS Pipe

Another thing from the 3D printers.. Get some samples of ABS printer filament, chuck it in a dremel, and friction weld them.

Great idea, thanks for posting that!
I had one of those "spin welder" bi-plane kits when I was a kid. One year that was all I really wanted for Christmas.
-brino
 
Is it possible for you to post a picture of what your desired outcome is?

David
 
Aliva, I used to do heat fusion years ago. Cool concept but kinda needs expensive equipment. The pipe once butt welded this way can be run over with a D9 Cat and they won't break. Side wall fusion is tougher to do.

David S, I'll try to post some pix.
 
Fitter Bill, that looks like it might work. I'll see if my local emporium can snag it for me. I was thinking that maybe I should run a belt sander over it or it over a belt sander to get more surface area on it. Maybe I can run it over my wood working jointer????
 
Just a question - - - do they NOT make a specific joint for connecting two pipes together for ABS pipe (like for pvc pipes)? Seems like that is the simplest and strongest bond you could possibly get?

edit: Thanks kd4gij, just re-read thread - - - darn, there goes a few more brain cells and iq points!)
 
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How old is your solvent? And have you used that same glue on other jobs. I have found that the solvents especially the PVC will go bad if its been opened for earlier glue-ups and gets thick. I've found that it is better to bite the bullet and buy a fresh can.
 
Just a question - - - do they NOT make a specific joint for connecting two pipes together for ABS pipe (like for pvc pipes)? Seems like that is the simplest and strongest bond you could possibly get?


I think the OP is trying to bond them side by side Not end to end.
 
I have made quite a few things out of ABS sheet and a few with pipe, using methylene chloride. If you have a plastics supplier in your area, you might be able to get a small supply. Use it in a ventilated area. It melts ABS quite quickly and sets up in a short time. Also works on plexiglas.
 
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