Newly developed 'metallic glue' could replace welding

RE: Newly developed 'metallic glue' could replace welding

DAB — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 20:45:10 GMT

I can see possibilities for creating a metallic goo, which would harden at room temperature so that you could 3D print metal objects.

DAB

RE: Newly developed 'metallic glue' could replace welding

michaelkellett — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 08:08:08 GMT

It sounds like a typical Uni research paper hype - remember that these guys are judged on papers and the number of citations.

Even if it works it sounds like a long way off and very expensive - I can see it being used in very exotic applications but not being mainstream inside 20 years.

As far as repairs go - it might just mean different techniques - I'm sure my ultrasonic chisel will be on the market in time to remove the first mass production MesoGlued parts [View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-4e4285de-424e-4fd2-b67c-7923930678d7/contentimage_5F00_1.png:16:16]

RE: Newly developed 'metallic glue' could replace welding

mcb1 — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 04:23:50 GMT

the glue could be used to attach a CPU to a circuit board

As a heat conductor, it may replace the thermal grease currently being used, and as an electrical conductor, it may replace today's solders. Particular products include solar cells, pipe fittings, and components for computers and mobile devices."

Makes fixing or replacing absolutely impossible.

Mark

RE: Newly developed 'metallic glue' could replace welding

clem57 — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 23:21:09 GMT

OMG! Sounds too good...[View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-4e4285de-424e-4fd2-b67c-7923930678d7/contentimage_5F00_4751.png:16:16]