Robotronics Vehicle Robot, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Repair of the Robot Body
General
The plastic body is ABS plastic. PVC or ABS glue is the best glue for this material. You can get
PVC in a clear version. We typically use Weldon PVC 710.
Materials
Super glue
ABS or PVC clear medium bodied glue
Fiberglass mesh
Rubber gloves
1. Hold the crack or seam together tightly so that the glue you put on the inside of the body
does not run through the crack on to the outside of the body. This would etch into the
plastic.
2. You can use two types of materials for support behind the crack. You can use 1/8” ABS
plastic or fiberglass mesh. The plastic pieces provide more strength. Call Robotronics if
you cannot get these materials locally.
3. Cut a piece of fiberglass mesh or ABS plastic to cover the crack.
4. Position the body, so that the seam or crack is horizontal to the table. This will keep the glue
from running. Apply some of the PVC glue along the seam, only on the inside of the body.
Check to make sure that the glue is not running through the crack on to the outside of the
body. Note: Avoid getting the glue on your hands by using latex or latex free gloves.
5. Immediately put the fiberglass mesh or plastic piece on the glue and pat it down to saturate
into the glue. If you using an ABS plastic strip, hold it on with a clamp.
6. Apply some more PVC glue over the fiberglass mesh to saturate it some more. Avoid any
pooling of the glue as this can cause the body to melt and change shape.
7. It will dry to the touch in about 30 minutes. Allow 24 hours for complete drying.
Bead Glue – If you need to create a new bead on the outside of the body, you will need to call
us for plastic shavings. You can mix PVC glue with this and create a colored glue that is the
color of the body. The best mix is something similar to the thickness of maple syrup.
General
Precautions:
Use in a well ventilated area.
Use latex gloves to avoid getting glue on your hands.
Avoid getting the fiberglass on your skin or clothing. The fiberglass will not hurt you, but
could cause skin irritation.
For further precautions, read the super glue, PVC, and ABS container labels.