What Should I Use To Glue Plastic And Metal?

[OM2]

I saw a post regarding adhesives...
I had a tangent question relating to something completely different

I want to:

- stick things to plastic
- stick things to metal
- ceramic

I want to make 'things' - lots of different weird and wonderful things
For example, I want to make tie clips - I can get blank plates onto which I can glue 'things' on
(Just one example from many diverse items)

Can someone give me advice on the different types of glue I'll need for the above materials?
Given the discussion on the other thread... I'm thinking I'll get my answers

Thanks


Omar

 

[kittiekat]

I've found this on the net. Maybe you can try this out if it will work for your particular purpose http://www.lord.com/products-and-solutions/adhesives/automotive-repair-adhesives/product.xml/304

 

[kittiekat]

You should also probably try epoxy glue. I'm always using this myself.

 

[OM2]

I've found this on the net. Maybe you can try this out if it will work for your particular purpose http://www.lord.com/products-and-solutions/adhesives/automotive-repair-adhesives/product.xml/304

looks great - but i'm in uk
all i want is something that's off the shelf

epoxy glue u mention... this is what i was told to use elsewhere... so will give this a go

thanks

 

[Grandad35]

...snip....
I want to:

- stick things to plastic
- stick things to metal
- ceramic

Not an easy question. Generally, metals and ceramics are easier to bond than plastics, so look for an adhesive with a good bond to the plastic that you are using. Pages 12&13 of this guide list the compatibility of various types of adhesives with various plastics. It also lists the Loctite adhesive that fits the description - I assume that even if you can't buy Loctite in your area you should be able to cross reference it to your local products.

 

[PeterBJ]

Professional/Industrial grade hot melt glue and glue gun might also be an option. Most hobbyist glue guns and glue sticks are no good for demanding work. Check this: http://www.gluegunsdirect.com/glue-guns/tec-12mm-glue-guns and: http://www.gluegunsdirect.com/glue-sticks-glue/12mm-gluesticks?page=1

 

[websnail]

Professional/Industrial grade hot melt glue and glue gun might also be an option. Most hobbyist glue guns and glue sticks are no good for demanding work. Check this: http://www.gluegunsdirect.com/glue-guns/tec-12mm-glue-guns and: http://www.gluegunsdirect.com/glue-sticks-glue/12mm-gluesticks?page=1

... but bear in mind that it's not like working with low viscosity super glues. Instead you get big globs of hot glue (which hurt when they stick to your fingers/skin!!) so not ideal for detailed, fiddly jobs.

Same obviously applies to apoxy style glues as well, although with a chemical sting rather than heat..