Can epoxy resin be used in the microwave?
Lionel Chin
popped off. The only way to get it(the wheel) to stay back on the
revolving frame is to stick the rivot that holds the wheel back onto
the frame.
However, the hole that held the rivot has enlarged presumably due to
aging and the rivot keeps popping out together with the wheel. I was
wondering if epoxy resin will withstand the heat and atomic particles
that go through the oven when in use? Will the epoxy also stick to the
smooth metal surfaces?
All I need is to put a blob at the other end of the rivot so that it
doesn't fall through the hole in the frame and holds the wheel to it.
Thanks.
Murray Peterson
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> I was wondering if epoxy resin will withstand the heat
You can test this yourself -- mix up a small blob of epoxy and let it cure,
and then put it in the oven along with a cup of water. Crank up the oven
and when the water is hot, check on the blob of epoxy. If it is still cool
to the touch, then you should be OK.
> and atomic particles that go through the oven when in use?
They are called radio waves.
> Will the epoxy also stick to the smooth metal surfaces?
I don't think it will "stay" stuck very well, especially where you plan to
use it. Isn't there some way you can increase the size of the rivet, or
even replace it?
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Lionel Chin
> ywc...@singnet.com.sg (Lionel Chin) wrote in
> news:b7ce25f9.02052...@posting.google.com:
>
> > I was wondering if epoxy resin will withstand the heat
>
> You can test this yourself -- mix up a small blob of epoxy and let it cure,
> and then put it in the oven along with a cup of water. Crank up the oven
> and when the water is hot, check on the blob of epoxy. If it is still cool
> to the touch, then you should be OK.
>
> > and atomic particles that go through the oven when in use?
>
> They are called radio waves.
Sorry, I had the wrong train of thought. What I meant was if the radio
waves will affect the atomic particles/molecular structure of the
resin after curing.
>
> > Will the epoxy also stick to the smooth metal surfaces?
>
> I don't think it will "stay" stuck very well, especially where you plan to
> use it. Isn't there some way you can increase the size of the rivet, or
> even replace it?
Well, its the tip of the rivet that spins round the frame and that
part is worn. It also looks like a custom made rivet and if I wanted
to replace it, I don't think I have the facilities to smash the end
flat.
But thanks for your suggestion. I'll give it a try.
do_not_spam_me
> One of the wheels that support the turntable in my microwave has
> popped off. The only way to get it(the wheel) to stay back on the
> revolving frame is to stick the rivot that holds the wheel back onto
> the frame.
>
> However, the hole that held the rivot has enlarged presumably due to
> aging and the rivot keeps popping out together with the wheel. I was
> wondering if epoxy resin will withstand the heat and atomic particles
> that go through the oven when in use?
Atomic particles like neutrinos are tolerated well, but micro-waves
are no problem unless the epoxy contains metal particles, as some
epoxy putties do. Transparent epoxy does not.
Epoxy can take the heat of a microwave-only oven but not the heat of a
microwave-convection oven. Silicone sealant (RTV) can withstand both.
Is it possible to distort the rivet slightly before putting it on, to
create a friction fit?
Hardware stores and hobby shops sometimes sell small rivets or brass
or aluminum tubing that's handy for making repairs. A broken
telescoping antenna is also a source of brass tubing.
Darro
wrote:
I don't have any solutions to offer to you, but I do know that some
epoxy resins are carcinogenic.
Before using any epoxy compound in a microwave oven, you'd want to be
absolutely sure that the heat and microwaves wouldn't cause the epoxy
to release harmful fumes.
K. Collier
If you plan to use this microwave for heating food you eat, don't put ANY
glues in it. They will offgas potentially nasty stuff which will affect the
taste of the food, and maybe your health longterm.
Kevin
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Dan O.
> (Lionel Chin) wrote
>
>> One of the wheels that support the turntable in my microwave has
>> popped off. The only way to get it(the wheel) to stay back on the
>> revolving frame is to stick the rivot that holds the wheel back onto
>> the frame.
>>
>> However, the hole that held the rivot has enlarged presumably due to
>> aging and the rivot keeps popping out together with the wheel. I was
>> wondering if epoxy resin will withstand the heat and atomic particles
>> that go through the oven when in use?
Have you tried just ordering the correct replacement part to fix the unit
properly?
Dan O.
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