I need to glue a plastic thingy inside a metal tube. There is a notch for it to fit in, and it is slightly tricky. Therefore I do not want the glue to soldify too quickly. Also, I cannot press on the surfaces where the glue will be, but it is pretty tight.
I do not know what type of plastic it is, but it is hard. It does not bend. The metal is stainless steel I guess.
Edit: it is not outdoors or under water. Normal house temperature.
What sort of glue should I be looking for?
Best Answer
Epoxy. But forget brand. Look at speed.
Nothing annoys me more than people cheerleading for brand X, and completely ignore brand X's material characteristics and whether they are a good fit for the application.
Epoxies are sold in a variety of speeds from 1 minute to 48 hours. Some even will never cure unless autoclaved. You need to select a speed that is appropriate for you. Slower is better for a novice.
Additives to the epoxy are also appropriate to discuss, as they help epoxy be a strong filler, a bulky filler, stiffen up its flowability, etc. Any chandlery or plastics store should be able to help with that.