"ajp166" <ajp166_at_bellatlantic.net> wrote:
> >Joe <rigdonj_at_intellistar.net> wrote:
> >> I recently picked up a nice Intel paper tape reader (model Intellec
> >> 8-90?) to go with my Intellec MDS system. The only problem is that the
> >> light pipe in it is broken. However both parts are still there. Does
> >> anyone have any suggestions about how to fix the pipe or where I can
> get
> >> another one?
>
>
> I'd check the plastic to see if it's suitable for solvent weld. Epoxies
> tend to build
> an optical discontinuitys as they are very different form the actual
> plastic.
>
> Allison
Hi
I agree that there will be a change in index but my exerience
with solvent welding is that unless done right, you get bubbles.
This is worse at blocking light.
Richards idea is a good one.
Dwight
Received on Fri Aug 25 2000 - 23:19:53 BST