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Chroma dichroics should be hard oxide or sputtered, should be no
problem for solvents.

On 6/26/12, Zac Arrac Atelaz <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> There are layers in new lenses that can not stand organic solvents as
> Acetone, be careful with that, you might soak a color filter, and end up
> with transparent glass, better ask them about the model you purchased. Best
> regards Gabriel OH
>  > Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:24:33 +0000
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>> Subject: Re: Removable glue for optics
>> To: [log in to unmask]
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>> He everybody,
>>
>> Thanks a lot for all the answers - very useful!
>>
>> I am a bit reluctant to rely on solvents like acetone to remove the glue,
>> though. Does anyone know if the surface coating of standard chroma
>> dichroics would survive acetone treatment?
>>
>> I think I will go with silicone in the corners and edges of the dichroic /
>>  aluminum interface for now. I just hope it's not getting sucked under the
>> glass...
>>
>> Just to sum up the responses:
>>
>> Collodian (wow - that stuff is ancient!)
>> Crazy Glue
>> Duco cement
>> silicone (e.g 732 RTV)
>> rubber cement
>> two sided scotch tape
>> paraffin
>> dental wax
>> postit note
>> gelatin
>> PVA blobs
>> Hot glue
>> Nail varnish
>>
>> Best,
>> Tobias
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>> > -----Original Message-----
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>> > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Dan Focht
>> > Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 8:26 AM
>> > To: [log in to unmask]
>> > Subject: Re: Removable glue for optics
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>> > Tobias
>> >
>> >
>> > This is old but it works for temporary bonds.
>> > Collodian.
>> >
>> > Dries fast, light to medium hold, dissolves easily and most
>> > importantly,
>> > cheap!
>> > Caution, flammable when in liquid form.
>> > You might find it in the OR of a hospital.
>> >
>> >
>> > Dan
>> >
>> >
>> > On Jun 25, 2012, at 11:38 AM, Tobias Rose wrote:
>> >
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>> > > Dear all,
>> > >
>> > > I need to glue some glass optics onto anodized aluminum surfaces
>> > > (edges of coated dichroic mirror surface and of a full reflective
>> > > silver mirror). The problem is that I'd like to be able to remove the
>> > > mirrors at some point without completely ruining their reflective
>> > > surfaces and leaving too much residue on the glass and aluminum.
>> > > The glued parts are not in the optical path so the glue does not have
>> > > to be transparent. Also the glue can be quite weak, just enough so
>> > > that the mirrors don't fall off.
>> > >
>> > > Can anyone suggest a nice glue for that?
>> > >
>> > > Best,
>> > > Tobias
>> >
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