Is Dried Superglue Flammable When Used in Welding?

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Dried superglue is flammable, which poses a risk when used in welding applications, particularly in solid-state processes. Users should be cautious as different adhesives, including superglue, can have varying flammability properties. Testing the specific superglue in use is essential to ensure safety, especially when combining it with abrasive particles in aluminum joints. Prior experience with wood cement glue does not guarantee similar safety with superglue.

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Dried Superglue -- flammable?

Is dried superglue flammable? I am using superglue to deposit abrasive particles in a groove which runs the length of an aluminum joint. The joint is welded using a solid-state process (no melting). Should I be concerned about flammability? I have used wood cement glue before with no problem, but this is my first try with superglue.
 
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This sounds like something that is better to test yourself then ask around. There are lots of different glues that might have different properties. Test a few known "bad ideas" too to make sure your test is valid.
 

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