Heated epoxy?

[Storm Crow]

Anyone know at what temperature epoxy that has set will start to soften again? I don't need to take a handle off or anything, just trying to figure out in what order to do some steps in a new thing I'm trying.

And no, I'm not epoxying the handle on prior to drawing temper on the blade.

 

[bikermikearchery]

I have soffened epoxy in the oven to remove handle scailes when I was trying to save all the componets.
Some of the glues loostened at 170F others were still fast at neer 400F

 

[John White]

Reference for heat distortion temp and glass transition temp.

http://www.westsystem.com/ss/if-you-can-t-take-the-heat/

note that West System epoxy should not be used in an environment over 230 F as a structural adhesive.

each epoxy should specify it's structural limits, which is why household oriented epoxies are a toss-up for any critical use

John (the old boatbuilder)

 

[Remyrw]

Yup, it really depends on the adhesive. Heck, some don't change significantly short of temps that would be tempering the steel, or beyond.

 

[Storm Crow]

Thanks, guys, that helps. I'll check the labeling on mine.

Y'all mind sharing the brands that held their strength at high temps?