Tiles for Glue Tests

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It was finally time to choose a glue for assembling several projects over the Halloween weekend. However, a problem arose - or rather, several problems did. Problem 1: I had no idea which glue to use for plastic. Problem 2: these projects were using multiple types of plastic, notorious for being difficult to fuse together. In the past, I've used PlasticWeld, but it's a hassle to apply, mildly toxic, and my last bottle dried up years ago. A trip to the craft store ensued, with dire consequences: there are many different glues available, all claiming to bond anything to anything. So I took on a challenging task: set myself up to systematically test as many different glues as possible. The tests are straightforward: * Test how well each glue bonds three different types of plastic together: ABS, PLA, and PET * Each glue and material combination will undergo two separate tests: a load test and a shear test The load test evaluates the strength of the bond between two pieces of plastic. The shear test assesses the materials' ability to withstand being ripped apart. These tiles are labeled for PLA, ABS, PET, TPE, and blank, making it easy to identify each type.