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Default Epoxy / adhesive for hard plastic (headphone hinge) ?

On 4/15/2020 1:47 AM, Andy Burns wrote:
Mike S wrote:

Loctite sells 2 different adhesives for these two different types of
plastic


Try the 'burn test' to identify the plastic if its type isn't marked on it

https://www.boedeker.com/Technical-Resources/Technical-Library/Plastic-Identification


if it's a low surface energy type, there is Scotchweld DP8005, but it's
not cheap


I've done the burn test, but find I have more confidence if I have a
known sample to compare aroma's.
Mikek