What is a good glue for aluminum?

[Laspector]

What is the best glue for gluing two pieces of aluminum together? Working on some greeblies, using some aluminum piping.

 

[Scarecrow Joe]

If the part is small I have good experience with cyanoacrylate glue. Important to try and rough it up a bit with sandpaper so it sticks better. If it a bigger part I may use some 4 minute epoxy depending on the case of course.

 

[MangyDog]

if you want mechanical strength, JB weld....

 

[thegnome]

4 Minute Exopy as said by Scarecrow Jow

 

[star-art]

For aluminum and other metals, the ONLY choice is Epoxy. To ensure the best bond, rough up the surface first and then clean it thoroughly. If you have a joint that requires a great deal of strength, you can get an aviation grade brown epoxy that works great (but it's not cheap!).

 

[TazMan2000]

CA would work fine if you require a solid but quick hold. If you need more mechanical strength, epoxy would work better, but you would have to hold the part in place until the epoxy sets. Which could be a PITA.

TazMan2000

 

[star-art]

I admit I missed the part in his post about working with "greeblies." I thought he was talking about structural parts. LOL!

 

[Laspector]

Thanks for the help. I think I have some epoxy.

 

[Darth lightsabr]

Its always good to ask.