"ajp166" <ajp166(a)bellatlantic.net> wrote:
Joe
<rigdonj(a)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