Gluing Copper Sheet

Use fine grit sandpaper to roughen the metal surfaces you will be gluing together.

Gluing copper sheet.

Take care to not touch your bare fingertips to the surfaces to be bonded. Scrub thoroughly and remove all grease and other grime from the sheet metal. Clean the metal. The highest strength bonds are created with methyl cyanoacrylates such as the original permabond 910.

Soak a rag in lacquer thinner and thoroughly polish the newly etched surface with it. Cyanoacrylate adhesives or instant adhesives are ideal for bonding copper. Rub the rag over the entire surface of the two sides of sheet metal you will be gluing together. Step 1 lay the two sheets you will be gluing together on a flat surface and pour acetone onto a clean rag.

Position the pieces and press together. Surfaces should be clean and dry. In a well ventilated area thoroughly wash the back side of the copper with water or acetone using a steel wool or synthetic steel wool scotch brite pad. Cyberbond is the adhesives manufacturer you can depend upon for superior quality copper adhesives available in high strength low viscosity quick set time or a variety of colors.

Paint a thin layer of adhesive onto the entire etched surface of the copper sheet. Gently scuff sand the back of the copper veneer with 80 or 120 grit sandpaper. Be sure to read your product instructions for any details on application and drying times before. Do not apply the adhesive to the copper.

Apply the adhesive to the porous substrate with a glue roller. Apply adhesive to the prepared surface as the manufacturer directs. Apply the metal glue. Remove any dust dirt wax oil or grease including fingerprints.