Heat Set Insert Press (99% 3D-Printed) by duck.knappMakerWorld: Download Free 3D Models

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P1S

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X1E

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A1 mini

0.16mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Designer

13.2 h

2 plates

4.8(195)

0.16mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

15.9 h

6 plates

4.9(12)

Added Sleeve for Amazon Wiecok Soldering Iron

13.8 h

3 plates

4.6(10)

Short Base to mount on wood / desk ...

3.1 h

1 plate

4.8(8)

Open in Bambu Studio

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2.8 k

1.2 k

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Description

I've wanted to build an insert press for a long time. then I looked for something that I didn't have to buy extra parts for and was "good enough", but again I didn't find anything...

so I developed my own press.

You can print everything except 6x 608 zz ball bearings which you have to press in.

For assembly you need:
- First the 6 bearings are pressed in
- join the arms
- arms to the headpiece
- arms with headpiece to the base

(the arms are of different lengths and can be arranged depending on the desired height or the length of the soldering iron)

It is important to ensure that everything is printed very precisely and does not wobble too much. It's better to be slightly too tight and grease it than to be too loose.
The pins for tapping in should be tested beforehand. They are designed in such a way that they have to be hammered in, but the material must not be torn apart.

It's not an easy print but I think it's cool XD

Material: PETG, ABS, Nylon or so

btw: In the pictures you can see the old arms, now they are different lengths

and as always if you think of something that I can change/improve, please let me know

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if you like the model you are welcome to boost it ;-)

soldering accessories

heat-set insert press

Comment & Rating (349)

@keikedeike

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0.16mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Print came out very good! I had to print an extra piece for the Soldering Iron Holder The Amazon Soldering Iron that i bought is a bit smaller so I designed a Sleeve that makes it fit perfectly Printed in IEMAI PLA-CF thx

@user_931258100

Would you share that STL for the extra piece? Seems I need it too and since you already designed it and I am not capable of doing that yet.....

@AiTeee

Boosted

Man its a gorgeous print! What filament did you print with? And how did you get the base to look so perfect?

@keikedeike

Replying to @AiTeee :

filament is IEMAI PLA-CF from Amazon! I dont know if its available in your country! I use the settings from the Print Profile

@bogie6953

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Nice Design! I had to design my own clamp. Original was way to small for my iron. Base is BL PLA-CF Black. Ironing on. Arms are VO3D High Impact Red.

@DespicableOllie

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Hey, looks great! Do you mind sharing the clamp you made as I have the same issue? Thank you :)

@bogie6953

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Replying to @DespicableOllie :

Here is the link for the larger bracket that fits my iron, I hope it helps! https://makerworld.com/en/models/511801

@DespicableOllie

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Replying to @bogie6953 :

Thank you but unfortunatley there is no .stl or print profile :(

@brandt369

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0.16mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

I printed in PLA and it turned out great other than my untuned Elegoo PLA showing wrinkles on the corner of the base. The bearings fit snug into the arms. I did not test fit the pegs prior to printing, but they were pretty tight, so I only partially installed them. I used 4 M4x10 and 2 M3x10 screws for the front mount. My centered color changes for the arms are at layers 64 and 125. Long arms connected to the base and short to the center connector.

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@Pokzy

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0.16mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

really cool print, I used printed bearings and modified the base to screw it on a wooden board

@aaro_n

That is what i need! Anyway you can share it?

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@Pokzy

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Replying to @aaro_n :

I've just published a print profil for it :)

@Jourdair

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0.16mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Great print - excuse the color 😉

@jalonis

Not sure what printer your using, but, I am using the x1c, and your second plate refuses, regardless of filament, to print without a serious failure of the first layer. Is it too big for the plate? Both PETG, and yes, I tried even PLA, lose it at the same spot, the right side near the door, and it just destroys the layer. I am new to printing, but, I don't think I am doing it too badly, but, the first plate, with PETG printed with some small blips, but, it did print, however, the second just won't print, not even the first layer, and if I tried to resize it, it could throw a monkey wrench into it period. I really love the idea of the heat press you made being 99% printed, but, it won't print the second plate, so, it's missing half its use right now, hope you can help out, because I can't seem to get it to work, I tried 4x to print it, 2 in PETG, and 2 in PLA, and all failed, same place. The first layer is going over the top of the line being put down in the front, and then gets worse from there.

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@commander1975

Idk where the problem is. I have a P1S and it slices nicely. What is your error message?

@duck.knapp

I have a P1S. I didn't have a problem with it. Can you send a picture? I can also upload my profile from the Orca slicer. @everyone else: can you tell me if it works for you or try to help?

@keikedeike

Replying to @duck.knapp :

I moved the Piece a little bit to the left because my cable chain was hitting the case! Printed on X1C. For the rest no problems

@Sailoras

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0.16mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Very, very smooth and nice print, perfect fitment, don't be scared to use a hammer to drop in the pins! I designed a cumstom base to fit my insert adapters and a handle for better handling, if you are interested in those please check out my remixes!

@user_3966557131

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Printed out your handle and base. Came out excellent

@jmeineke

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0.16mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Absolutely brilliant design. I had to make an insert that fit my soldering iron but that was no big deal (decided to do a friction fit since I'll be swapping it in and out frequently). I also scaled down the pegs a tiny bit to make them a little easier to install. First PETG print failed on my X1C with lid open 2" and door open. It lifted off the plate in the front-left corner. Second attempt I left the printer fully enclosed and increased the bed temp to 74 and that print was successful.

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@dboyland77

I have that exact soldering iron and was just taking measurements to see if it'll fit. Any chance you might have a file for that holder insert, to share?

@Mg0706

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same here. are you able to upload the file to makerworld and share it with us? thanks

@SpiffyPrints

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0.16mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Thanks for a cool build and tool! I didn’t find a mount for the TS101 so I made a pinecil one work 😅 Unfortunately it wants to “sag” down and rest the solder tip on the bottom, which is a bit unfortunate when it’s hot from recent use, so if anyone has a tip as to how to make it stay upright (maybe a printed tool/part?) I’d be happy to hear it 😊Also quite nerve wracking to hammer in the pins, but worked out great! 👍🏻👍🏻

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@duck.knapp

The arms are different lengths. The long arms at the bottom and the soldering iron is further up

@SpiffyPrints

Replying to @duck.knapp :

It's not that I want i further up, it's that I want to be able to let it go, without it falling down to the bottom if that makes sense? :) Not a big problem, but would be cool with a convenient way to keep it "propped up"

@fall_epiphany

Replying to @SpiffyPrints :

You can extend the upper cantilever and configure the weight at the other end so that the center of gravity is at the axis, which can well compensate for the gravity of the soldering iron.