Stealth Press ZERO (Small Heat Set Insert Press)

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Stealth Press ZERO (Small Heat Set Insert Press)

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0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 41% infill
0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 41% infill
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Description

ABOUT STEALTH PRESS ZERO

Stealth Press is a highly precise, mostly printed DIY heat set insert tool for generic, TS100/101, and Pinecil soldering irons.

Stealth Press Zero is small footprint version of Stealth Press. ZERO comes with the updated design, simpler BOM and many QoL improvements.

Mini and mighty.

Stealth Press Zero is built with accounting precision provided by 150mm rail with MGN9H linear rail bearing providing a stable spine to build every other component around it.

Integrated, printable build plate adds another critical element for precision and easiness to work with.

Stealth press uses budget savvy retractable device and has few or more quirks, features, and QoL improvements compared to similar projects.
 

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

Versions of the manual

 

ADD-ONS

 

WHERE TO SOURCE MECHANICAL PARTS OF THE BUILD?

 

Option 1 — Order ready-to-build kits

Stealth Press KIT (US)DFH.fm
Stealth Press KIT (US)KB3D.com
Stealth Press KIT (Worldwide) — Blurolls (Aliexpress Store) and Blurolls (E-shop)

Each KIT source offers a unique selection of parts, all adhering strictly to the BOM and carefully chosen to guarantee the highest quality build.
 

Option 2 — Self-source using BOM (bill of materials table)

Mechanical partsQTY
MGN9H Linear Rail with Carriage (Guide length: 150mm)1
Retractable device — Kevlar Rope Back Clip Key Chain1
M3x8 SHCS (Bolts)31
M3x16 SHCS (Bolts)3
M3 Nuts2
M3 Heat Set Inserts (M3x5x4)21
6mm x 3mm Round Neodymium Magnets8
Printed Parts
Printed parts (free for download in files)17 - 19
Soldering iron-related parts
Soldering ironGeneric, TS101 or Pinecil1
Heat-set insert tips vary for the type of soldering iron used! Here are few sourcing options to consider for TS101 and Pinecil and Generic irons.1 (set)

 

SUPPORTED SOLDERING IRONS

Generic with outer handle diameter from 16mm — 20mm, TS100/101 or Pinecil.

PRINT GUIDELINES

Here are print guidelines for you to follow in order to have decent success with printing parts:

3D PRINTING PROCESSFDM (fused deposition modeling)
INFILL TYPEGrid, Gyroid, Honeycomb, Triangle or Cubic
MATERIALASA, ASA-CF, ABS, ABS+, ABS-CF
INFILL PERCENTAGE40% - 60%
LAYER HEIGHTRecommended: 0.2mm
WALL COUNTRecommended: 4
SOLID TOP/BOTTOM LAYERSRecommended: 5
EXTRUSION WIDTHForced 0.4mm

Side notes to the print guidelines:

You can succeed with Support cubic infill type (slicer support may vary) and as little as 21% infill for all parts if are aiming for faster print speeds and less filament usage.

PLA, PLA+, and PETG are also considerable filament choices. However, take into account that soldering iron radiates some indirect heat. The usage of less temperature-stable filaments may result in part deformations over time.

A wall count of 4 is an absolute must to ensure the structural integrity of the parts. There is no need to go over the top with this. 4 are just fine for this particular build.

File naming for printed parts:

The parts use this naming convention:

  • PRIMARY COLOR — These files will have nothing at the start of the filename.
     
  • ACCENT COLOR — Files have “[a]” to the front of any STL file that is intended to be printed with accent color.
     
  • REVISION NUMBERi.e. r1.0 stands for first revision of particular file. I update files fairly regularly taking into account community feedback. Always check/download the very latest versions to ensure the best build experience. 
     
  • COUNT OF PARTS — Files have “x1” to “x3” at the end of any STL file. The number represents the count of identical parts to be printed.
     

HOW TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT

SPECIAL THANKS

To all great 3DP community supporting what I do in so many amazing ways.

CHANGELOG

DateRevision and changes
15.05.2024Initial version (R1.0)

Documentation (1)

Bill of Materials (1)
minimalist_manual_stealth_press_zero_rev1020240515.pdf

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Turned out nice. Add some larger magnets to the backside of the drawer front and drawer base as the smaller magnets in the design didn't really hold the drawer in. Had to shim the back of the TS101 to make it square to the rail. Otherwise, great design and a fun project.
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Just realized I attached the tool head upside down. Probably why I needed to shim the back. Haha. I'll fix that right now.
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Replying to @EDLUTTKUS :
Thanks for the comments, and yes - soldering iron housing for TS100 is intended to be positioned with opening towards down. Bottom part has specific hole to ensure that iron anchors in it.
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i made the linear rail printable design
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added the white grind spacers for added rigidity
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tres beau projet merci beaucoup
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I like the look and colors but replace metal rail with 3d printed one pl
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Sorry, some non-printed parts should stay. There is much what plastic can do - and provide nice, precise and easy to use movement system is not one of these things.
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great design, thank you!
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Thank you!
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thanks
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Thanks and have fun using it! :)
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