To overcome this, [Scorch] has applied an easy plastic welding technique that works with both ABS and PLA. All you need is a rotary tool. “Friction welding” is the process of rubbing two ...

The tip of the friction welder is a styrene rod ... her bench supply it spit out 16,000 rpm without any trouble. The welding rods can be found at the craft store and fit the chuck of the tool ...