What is the best way to join printed parts together?

by |Published 29th May 2018

3D Printing Q&A › Category: General Questions › What is the best way to join printed parts together?

Tom Baxter asked 6 years ago

I have used super glue & two part epoxy from Gorilla Glue. Just wondering what others have used & what works the best.

1 Answers

Mark answered 5 years ago

so with ABS acetone welding is probably best, PLA i'd agree superglue

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