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Guide 1 - Acrylic CementingWritten By: OpenROV

Guide 1 - Acrylic Cementing

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INTRODUCTION

We will introduce the usage of acrylic cement in this guide. This is a little tricky at first, but you willget a feel for it. Take your time to get good at this, as it will be more important in the future.

All of the acrylic pieces we use for OpenROV's structure and some of the other parts are clear. Thisis very hard to see in photographs so we've used a smoke-gray acrylic for the instructional.

TOOLS:Acrylic Cement (1)

Applicator for Acrylic Cement (1)

Utility Knife (1)

Disposable Rubber Glove (1)

Safety Glasses (1)

Paper Towels (1)

Small Screwdriver Set (1)



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Step 1 — Introduction

You will find the acrylic pieces youneed in both the 6mm and 3mm bagsof acrylic.

You may have some acrylic piecesthat have some debris from the lasercutting process in the holes. Theyshould come out easily pushingthem through.

Step 2

Before starting each section makesure to remove the paper backingfrom the pieces used only in thatsection.

A knife or your fingernails can beused to start removing the paperfrom a corner.

Use caution when using sharp tools.



Step 3

The cement is solvent based,meaning it is not sticky but as itcures it bonds like materials.

Before you start, watch this greatvideo on how to use acryliccement from TAP Plastics.

The best way to apply cement isto hold the syringe bottle upright(tip at the top) and squeeze out abunch of air, so when you turn thesyringe bottle upside-down (anddon't squeeze the bottle), air willburble inward and not allowcement to flow out. When you'reready to apply cement, lightlysqueeze the bottle to overcomethe vacuum pressure.

Only a little cement is required tomake a good bond. Use thecapillary effect to apply cement toa joint and have the cement workits own way into the space.

The acrylic cement does drip andshould be done over a surfacethat can get dirty. Paper towelswork well for this.

When working with acrylic cement itis recommended that you weargloves, safety glasses, and work ina ventilated area.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT6Ow_cBTps

Step 4 — Main Structure

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Step 5

Remove these pieces from the bags.

In order to increase the contrast inthe pictures we will use smokecolored acrylic for this build. Youracrylic parts will all be clear.



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Step 8

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Step 9

Don't apply acrylic cement yet.



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Step 17 — Camera Platform

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Step 19

Make sure it is flush in bothdirections.



Step 20

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Step 21

Make sure it is flush in bothdirections and at a right angle.



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Step 23 — Electronics Chassis

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Step 25

The edge piece is pointing up.

The large opening is to the left.



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Step 28

This piece is on the same side asthe semi-circle opening.

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Step 30 — Front Battery Endcap

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Step 32

We are going to use the motor as acentering pin for the endcap.

Save these. You will need themlater.

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Step 40 — Topside Communication Box

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Step 45

Do NOT glue these pieces together.



This document was last generated on 2017-06-17 11:23:05 AM.

Step 46 — Continue Your Build

Continue your build by progressingto Guide 2.



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