Removing Epoxy Fillets

[HyperSpeed]

Something which I've never had to do is remove West System or alike epoxy. Luckily not a layer of epoxy, but a fillet 2" long.

I've read that to remove epoxy, you heat it. Ok, that sounds good and all, but what I mounted is a lens to a piece of aluminum. I am somewhat surprised at how strong the actual bond is between glass and aluminum but then again, it's epoxy. Now, the lens contains an LED that is worth some $ and the lens is glass not plastic. I do not want to harm the LED, or I would throw it in the stove at 300F.

What temperature will typically allow me to pop the object out of the epoxy?

 

[Ravenex]

I often use a soldering iron to locally heat and break down epoxy.

 

[HyperSpeed]

I often use a soldering iron to locally heat and break down epoxy.

Hmm, as I read this I've got a soldering iron on my right side, and the epoxy fillet on my left side of the desk. Sounds like a quick solution!

Thanks

 

[jazzviper1]

I recommend C4 or Det cord, or a MOAB if they are really thick.



If you cant get those a Dremel tool works.

 

[rharshberger]

Try one of these the Dremel 543 cutting and shaping disk, they are meant for wood, plastic and fiberglass, they also grind as well as cut since all surfaces are coated with carbides.

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