What fabrics is this and its properties please. I keep looking on the internet but I'm unable to find it other than the pack raft stuff that is too think for me.
cooveking no sealer - the PU coating is melting and creating the bond under the pressure I’m exerting on it. I wouldn’t make a raft or something critical like this as some of the seals weren’t amazing when pulled, but it seems that it’s perfectly doable - check www.diypackraft.com/
Based on solder it can be 300-350c (avarage) and based on plastic properties (Nylon, PU) 240-280c. Keep in mind: tool will transfer heat gradually, ie on a final metal plate temeprature will be lower. Besides temperature, time will be the second important variable, and can be used for tweaking as well.
Thank you Roo! I need to do something similar.
That's super cool how did you make that tool ?
What fabrics is this and its properties please. I keep looking on the internet but I'm unable to find it other than the pack raft stuff that is too think for me.
Nice work . question for you . are you just fusing the two together , or are you using some sort of seam sealer with it ? thanks .
cooveking no sealer - the PU coating is melting and creating the bond under the pressure I’m exerting on it. I wouldn’t make a raft or something critical like this as some of the seals weren’t amazing when pulled, but it seems that it’s perfectly doable - check www.diypackraft.com/
At what temperature was your welding gun when you were sealing the ripstop?
There was no accurate temp gauge on the soldering iron I'm afraid so could not tell you - test and lean on a small piece :)
Based on solder it can be 300-350c (avarage) and based on plastic properties (Nylon, PU) 240-280c. Keep in mind: tool will transfer heat gradually, ie on a final metal plate temeprature will be lower. Besides temperature, time will be the second important variable, and can be used for tweaking as well.