UVBOND SL-CLEAR Hi - A Water Clear Resin

Stereolithography Rapid Repair Penetrant/Tacking Adhesives

Product Description:

• Water clear for use with the new clear vat resins like the 11120 type
• Ultra-fast UV adhesive designed exclusively for stereolithography
• Pin point syringe application
• Excellent adhesion to most epoxy and acrylated resins
• Fix parts without rebuilding
• Ultra High bond strength
• Inherent toughness to resist breakage

UVIBOND SL-Lo | UVIBOND SL-Hi

Stereolithography Rapid Repair Penetrant/Tacking Adhesives

Product Description:

• Ultra-fast UV adhesive designed exclusively for stereolithography
• For QuickCast and Solid-build styles
• Pin point syringe application
• Excellent adhesion to most epoxy and acrylated resins
• Fix parts without rebuilding
• Ultra High bond strength
• Inherent toughness to resist breakage

UVFILL SL-Tx

Stereolithography Rapid Repair Thixotropic Filling Compound

Product Description:

• Ultra-fast UV adhesive designed exclusively for stereolithography
• For filling drain holes in QuickCast style
• Fills larger cavities/defects in Solid-build style
• After UV, releases easily from material transfer substrate but adheres well to epoxy part
• Thixotropic consistency to hang on contoured/vertical services
• Convenient syringe applicators

UVFORM SL

SLS/SLA Rapid Repair/Filling WHITE IN COLOR Compound

Product Description:

• Ultra-fast UV adhesive designed exclusively for stereolithography
• Easily sandable and machineable for shape forming
• Fills larger cavities/defects in Solid-build style
• After UV, releases easily from material transfer substrate but adheres well to epoxy part
• Very thick for Bondoo type applications
• Convenient syringe applicators

Usage and Handling:

Remove orange protective tip cap from the black syringe body by turning counterclockwise. Save this cap to reseal a partially used syringe after use.

Attach the dispensing nozzle by pressing the plastic end onto the dispensing end to the syringe body and turning clockwise until firmly seated.

Note: Adhesive is light sensitive and will thicken or gel at the end of the dispensing tip if exposed to sunlight and or fluorescent and incandescent lights for prolonged periods of time. If thickening or soft gelation occurs at the dispensing tip simply extrude fresh adhesive through the tip to clear nozzle. If adhesive becomes firmly gelled, then replace the nozzle tip.

Store sealed syringes @ 60-85F.

Preparation Procedures:

1. Parts to be repaired should be fully UV postcured prior to handling. Follow UV chamber manufacturer's recommended exposure times for the size of parts to be cured.
2. Lightly touch sand the mating surfaces of the parts to be joined with 150-220 grit sandpaper to just remove the gloss.
3. Wipe clean the part surface with 99+% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). Make sure surface is dry prior to application of adhesive.

Application/Repair Procedures:

For fine cracks/fractures

1. Place part on a flat surface and align cracked surfaces.
2. Carefully dispense UVBOND SL-Lo along bondline surface.
3. Allow adhesive to penetrate into bondline.
4. Apply UV light source to cure adhesive.
5. If necessary, turn part over and repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 to completely fill fracture/crack.

Joining parts and/or breakage repair

1. Carefully dispense a small amount of UVBOND SL-Hi to tack down the corner/edges of the parts to be joined.
2. Apply firm pressure to join parts, allowing excess adhesive to extrude from bondline. Wipe off excess adhesive prior to exposure to UV light to minimize amount of rough sanding needed after cure of adhesive.
3. Apply UV light to cure tacking adhesive.
4. Carefully dispense UVBOND SL-Lo along the length of the bondline.
5. Allow adhesive to penetrate into bondline.
6. Apply UV light source to cure adhesive.
7. If necessary, turn part over and repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 to completely fill bondline.
8. Fill remaining seam with UVBOND SL-Hi and screet down excess until surface is smooth.
9. Cure adhesive with UV light.

Cure Time Guidelines:

For a 1/8" diameter drop of adhesive the cure time is approximately 3-5 seconds using and EFOS 100SS Plus light wand at full power fixed directly over the drop at a distance of 1/8" above the drop.

Note: This is a guideline only and the user must determine the duration of UV exposure based on light source used, age of the bulb, amount of adhesive, and depth of cure.

Safety and First Aid:

UVBOND SL-Lo/Hi and UVFILL TX are blends of acrylated monomers and oligomers, which is generally considered safe for use. None of the ingredients used are suspected of known carcinogens. As with all chemicals, use the systems in well-ventilated areas and avoid breathing vapors. In case of eye contact, flush with fresh clean water for at least 15 minutes; for skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water. If swallowed, drink at least one pint of water and call a physician. Refer to the Material Safety Sheet for more details.

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Technical Data and Information

UVFORM™ SL SLS/SLA Rapid UV Cure Repair / Filling System in Matching White Color

Product Description:

• Ultra-fast UV system designed exclusively for stereolithography/stereo laser operations
• Easily sandable/machineable for shape forming applications
• For filling drain holes in QuickCast style and fills larger cavities/defects in Solid-build style
• After UV, releases easily from material transfer substrate but adheres well to epoxy part
• Non-flow consistency to hang on contoured/vertical surfaces in convenient syringe applicators

Usage and Handling:

Remove protective orange tip cap from the black syringe body by turning counterclockwise. Adhesive is now ready to dispense. Save this cap to reseal a partially used syringe after use. Store sealed syringes @ 60° - 85° F.

Note: Adhesive is light sensitive and will thicken or gel at the end of the dispensing tip if exposed to sunlight and or fluorescent and incandescent lights for prolonged periods of time. If thickening or soft gelation occurs at the dispensing tip simply extrude fresh adhesive through the top to clear nozzle. If adhesive becomes firmly gelled then replace the nozzle tip.

Preparation Procedures:

• Parts to be repaired should be fully UV postcured prior to handling. Follow UV chamber manufacturer's recommended exposure times for the size of parts to be cured.
• Lightly touch sand the mating surfaces of the parts to be joined with 150-220 grit sandpaper.
• Wipe clean the part surface with 99+% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or methyl ethyl Ketone (MEK). Make sure surface is dry prior to application.

Application/Filling Procedures:

For general filling, contouring, minor sculpting

• Apply UVFORM-SL directly to the part, wipe away excess material with IPA or MEK.
• Use a clean smooth spatula or troweling tools to smooth out the compound, wipe away excess material with IPA or MEK prior to curing.
• Dip spatula in IPA or MEK and smooth our the surface as needed.
• Apply UV light source to cure.
• For deep areas, repeat process to build up area to desired height.

Cure Time Guidelines:

For a 1/8" diameter bead of UVFORM-SL the cure time is approximately 10-30 seconds using a Spectrum 60 light wand (or equivalent) at full power fixed directly over the drop at a distance of 1/8" above the bead.

Note: This is a guideline only and user must determine duration of UV exposure based on light source used, age of bulb, amount of forming compound and depth of cure.

Safety and First Aid:

UVFORM-SL is a blend of acrylated monomers and oligomers which are generally considered safe for use. No ingredients used are suspected or known carcinogens. As with all chemicals use these systems in well ventilated area and avoid breathing vapors. In case of eye contact, flush with fresh clean water for at least 15 minutes; for skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water. If swallowed, drink at least one pint of water and call a physician. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for more details.

Disclaimer Notice

All statements, technical data and recommendations expressed herein are based on tests believed to be reliable and accurate. However, APTEK LABORATORIES, INC. gives no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy of this information. It is intended that the buyer and user of these products shall determine the suitability of the information provided for his specific application, and is responsible for its selection.