Epoxie release...

["davep" <davep-at-xxxxxxxx> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-xxxxxxxxxx>)]

Tesla list wrote, in part:
 
> Original poster: "David Dean" <deano-at-corridor-dot-net>
 
> Hi Matt,
 
> Acetone will dissolve epoxy, it is slow, and very flammable. Also not good
> to breath the fumes.
 
> Methylene chloride will make quick work of it. It is also not flammable.
> However it will dissolve just about anything else it comes in contact with
> of an organic nature like wire insulation, most plastics, and especially
> skin. Also not good to breath.
 
> Heat works well for destroying epoxy. It gets crumbly and can be brushed
> away. It takes about 350 to 360 degrees Fahrenheit to do it.

        My understanding (I've not tried it) is that most epoxies
        will soften/release if heated to above where they set.
        Thus, it the material was room temp cured, try 100degrees F and
        see if it starts to release..  etc..

        best
        dwp