Elastomeric gasket squeeze out removal method and kit
View Patent ↗A method is disclosed for trimming elastomeric gasket squeeze-out from between a removeable workpiece and a static base, when there is compression between the workpiece and the base. The elastomeric gasket is deformable and compression causes squeeze-out along the edge. The method comprises using a tack release agent to remove the tackiness from the elastomeric squeeze-out and, following wetting of the squeeze-out, applying a thin blade adjacent the workpiece and trimming the excess squeeze-out by moving the blade along the workpiece.
1. A method of trimming tacky polyurethane elastomeric gasket squeezed-out from between a workpiece and a base, the method comprising steps of:
providing a liquid tack release agent and a release agent delivery device for delivering a controlled quantity of release agent;
providing a tool having a blade with a blade tip;
applying the release agent to the squeeze-out;
placing the blade substantially flush against the workpiece perimeter with the tip gently against the base;
moving the tool with the blade against the workpiece perimeter and the tip against the base, along the workpiece perimeter as the squeeze-out accumulates on the base; and
removing periodically the squeeze-out from the base and/or blade; wherein the tip of the tool blade is beveled; wherein the removing step includes wiping the perimeter with a cloth; and wherein the blade has a flat surface.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tool blade is plastic.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the release agent is an alcohol.
4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the alcohol is isopropyl alcohol.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the placing and moving steps immediately follow the applying step.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tack release agent is soapy water.