How to mount Aluminum to PVC?

[Quad State]

Hello Everyone,

We've recently installed an ESKO cutting table and are starting to work with interior displays. That being said, I'm trying to decide on the best workflow/material for mounting 040 aluminum to PVC. Ideally, I'd like to mount entire sheets and then place them on our ESKO to route out various letters/designs.

What are others using to mount aluminum to PVC? I've seen where some are using a 3M 468 transfer tape but I'm under the impression that a form of epoxy is the way to go when taking into consideration that we'd like to route entire sheets that have already been "married."

Thanks in advance!

 

[Glavin_ID]

We use 3M 467 and typically join .040 brushed alum to 1/2" black PVC and it has always worked well with our Colex cutter. Both surfaces are smooth so the thinner 467 works fine, save a couple $$ as opposed to 468 but both will work well. I agree with Burton, if you can get away with 1/8" base material, use an off the shelf ACM. Unfortunately, customers seem to like the 1/2" base material and you can't get an AMC that thick.

 

[Quad State]

Thats exactly what we're running into Glavin. The 1/8" stuff just doesn't do it. We've also run into customers having issues with the core material of say "ultraboard" and how it presents as a final product on top of the need for 1/2" - 1" thick finished pieces. PVC is a LOT better for paint as well.

I'll definitely look into the 3M products you both mentioned. One of our vendors also recommended ASI 55420 ADHESIVE.

Thanks again for the input.

 

[Devon19515]

I have wondered how to get them to lay flat with each other during the cure time. Would you need to add another large sheet with weights?