Re: Removable glue for optics

Posted by Zac Arrac Atelaz on
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There are layers in new lenses that can not stand organic solvents as Acetone, be careful with that, you might soak a color filter, and end up with transparent glass, better ask them about the model you purchased. Best regards Gabriel OH
 > Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:24:33 +0000

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> He everybody,
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> Thanks a lot for all the answers - very useful!
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> I am a bit reluctant to rely on solvents like acetone to remove the glue, though. Does anyone know if the surface coating of standard chroma dichroics would survive acetone treatment?
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> I think I will go with silicone in the corners and edges of the dichroic /  aluminum interface for now. I just hope it's not getting sucked under the glass...
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> Just to sum up the responses:
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> Collodian (wow - that stuff is ancient!)
> Crazy Glue
> Duco cement
> silicone (e.g 732 RTV)
> rubber cement
> two sided scotch tape
> paraffin
> dental wax
> postit note
> gelatin
> PVA blobs
> Hot glue
> Nail varnish  
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> Best,
> Tobias
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> > This is old but it works for temporary bonds.
> > Collodian.
> >
> > Dries fast, light to medium hold, dissolves easily and most importantly,
> > cheap!
> > Caution, flammable when in liquid form.
> > You might find it in the OR of a hospital.
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> > Dan
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> > On Jun 25, 2012, at 11:38 AM, Tobias Rose wrote:
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> > > Dear all,
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> > > I need to glue some glass optics onto anodized aluminum surfaces
> > > (edges of coated dichroic mirror surface and of a full reflective
> > > silver mirror). The problem is that I'd like to be able to remove the
> > > mirrors at some point without completely ruining their reflective
> > > surfaces and leaving too much residue on the glass and aluminum.
> > > The glued parts are not in the optical path so the glue does not have
> > > to be transparent. Also the glue can be quite weak, just enough so
> > > that the mirrors don't fall off.
> > >
> > > Can anyone suggest a nice glue for that?
> > >
> > > Best,
> > > Tobias
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