Stainless steel and polyester

Discussion in 'Materials' started by GeoffSChapman, Nov 10, 2006.

  1. GeoffSChapman
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    GeoffSChapman Junior Member

    My customer wants me to stratify a stainless steel tube dia. 200mm through a polyester hull to accommodate a sonar.
    Can I be sure that the polyester will really stick to the stainless?
    Geoff
     
    GeoffSChapman, Nov 10, 2006
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  2. yokebutt
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    yokebutt Boatbuilder

    It won't, you need to "key" the tube to keep it in place.
     
    yokebutt, Nov 10, 2006
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  3. lewisboats
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    lewisboats Obsessed Member

    Use epoxy to "glue" the two together.
     
    lewisboats, Nov 14, 2006
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