TPE Welding Problem
TPE Welding Problem
The nether region of my doll tore and I want to repair it. I had no luck with TPE glue and paste at all, so I resorted to welding it with a soldering iron.
After a few attempts, the welding is always imperfect because no matter how slow I go, I always end up with gaps ("bubbles", but more like the material did not bond internally) between the new TPE when you pull it apart. So instead of getting a solid chunk of welded TPE, I get a squishy porous weld.
Additionally, the new TPE weld does not feel solid at all, but this soft squishy mass. Any suggestions or ideas as to what I am doing wrong?
Thank you for the feedback.
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Re: TPE Welding Problem
However, if attempting to weld two halves together, such as in a vaginal tear, i would really recommend using tpe glue. Personally i only use the soldering iron to reshape the tpe superficially like a finger poke or creases under the armpits for example.
Also, you're probably aware of this, but please wear adequate protection and do this in a well ventilated area to avoid inhaling the fumes!
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You need to dry and clean it out completely before melting it.
After melting it needs to remain completely still for as long as it can, preferably till it’s completely cool.
If you melted it with moisture in it you will need to cut into the bubble(s) and dry it out, clean with alcohol and dry dry dry.
You can even clean with pure mineral oil to help displace the moisture.
Just don’t melt it with mineral oil in it, it will change the TPE’s properties.
Overheating is also bad as stated before, it will scorch the plastic components of the TPE, and will actually generate undesirable chemicals if I’m not mistaken.
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There's some invaluable info in there... I was basically just repeating what i've learned from your thread lol
Cheers Jeff!
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If it's a big tear you might need a multi run weld.
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Get yourself a temperature controlled versa tool. Use the lowest setting that successfully melts the TPE. Make sure the area is very clean, and free of any oils.
Also, we can maybe assist better if we see a picture of the damage.
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