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Adhesive possibilities for aluminum

I am trying to "glue" together multiple sheets of 1/8th inch aluminum. I've tried, with mixed success, using some 3M oven curing epoxy. I was wondering if anyone had had any success bonding aluminum together with another type of adhesive.

Thanks

Jon Campbell
Mold and Tool Design - Troy, Michigan, USA
2004

The mixed success may result more from differences in the aluminum surface than the adhesive. Look into phosphoric acid anodizing of the aluminum for adhesive bonding; it holds airplane wings together.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2004

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