I'm using Poxy grip and usually let things set up for 24 to 48 hrs before unclamping. I'm doing a number of laminations for my sheers and have some highly stressed areas within each lamination. I don't want to have a disaster by removing clamps too soon. I also don't want to add unnecessary time between lamination applications. I'm probably going to wait 48 hours, unless I hear something else to the contrary.
Does anyone have any idea as to when Poxy grip or applicable epoxies reach a 90% curing strength?
It would be nice if I could get away with a little less time between laminations without having a disaster.
Thanks
How long before removing clamps after gluing?
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How long before removing clamps after gluing?
As Conan the Barbarian says, " It's not how hard you can hit, it's how hard you can get hit and remain standing".
Re: How long before removing clamps after gluing?
I have used Poxy Grip to great success. If the area is under a lot of strain, I would wait 48 hours.
Roberta
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Re: How long before removing clamps after gluing?
Nooooo! 48 plus seems to be working out. : )svenole wrote:(96 ) hours![]()
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Re: How long before removing clamps after gluing?
I've never had a problem after 24 hrs.
Bill
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Re: How long before removing clamps after gluing?
Depends on your room temperature. The only time my epoxy separated after I removed a clamp was the time I forgot to turn on the heater in my garage during winter. Colder temperatures slow down the cure time. Room temperature should be fine after 24 hours in most cases.
Ian (aka Iggy)
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