Heat Set Insert Press 3D Printer Model

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License: CC BY-NC
File formats: stl,f3d
Download type: zip
Size:853.5KB

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Summary

An easy way to build a Heat Set Insert Press.

Full instructions on Youtube https://youtu.be/5a9cios_EX0

Supplies:

  • 30cm(12 inches) length of square aluminium tube 25.4mm(1 inch)
  • Four screws 4mm diameter for the base
  • Two screws 3mm diameter 5mm long
  • A piece of wood for the base approx 125mm x 250mm
  • Four 3D printed parts, STL files below
  • Couple of rubber bands

Print details:

  • 0.2mm layer height.
  • No supports.
  • Print the iron holder part in PETG, ASA or ABS, not PLA as it might soften when the iron warms up.

Have included the Fusion 360 export for the main tool if you'd like to look closer or modify.

The iron holder Fusion 360 export is included so you can see how I customised for my soldering iron.

Also included is the Test Block which fits M3 inserts.

Base.stl 41.1KB
Example_Iron_Holder_-_Customise_to_fit_your_iron.stl 708.9KB
Heat_Set_Insert_Test_Block_v1.f3d 62.6KB
Heat_Set_Insert_Tool_Iron_Holder_v4.f3d 125.3KB
Heat_Set_Insert_Tool_Press_v19.f3d 288.6KB
Iron_Holder_Arm.stl 37.2KB
Test_Block.stl 133.3KB
Top_Cable_Guide.stl 107.2KB