Re: Gaskets
 

I've always used waste oil on paper and cork. Prevents sticking to parts. A robot would be the way to go. No cutting those difficult curves.

Re: Gaskets
 

Talking about gaskets, you aviation mechanics can answer.

This morning on a History how to show, they showed the building of an aircraft engine. Instead of a gasket, they laid down a silk string, almost looked like a fat dental floss, and that was the barrier that stopped oil from getting by. HUH! WHAT!

Re: Gaskets
 

Old31 yes that’s a silk thread, they still use it on current aircraft engines to seal the crank case halves.

Also for the gaskets and O-rings they use “Fuel Lube” the brand name of a thick non Harding substance works great for auto Engines gaskets and fuel fittings as well. Gasoline won’t devolve it. Paper gaskets will peel off easily and not stick when fuel lube is used .

Re: Gaskets
 

These slides are some of my practices.