Heat Set Insert Press

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We're building a cutting-edge rig for installing heat set inserts with precision and ease, utilizing 3D printed parts and hardware to create a smooth linear roller action that makes perfectly straight inserts a breeze. Check out the learn guide here: https://learn.adafruit.com/heat-set-rig/ Watch our project video to see it in action: https://youtu.be/bbsD-3_AP_0 Join us on 3D Hangouts for more insights and discussion: https://youtu.be/AJ9JT_pHqAw When working with 3D printed parts, a press can be your best friend when installing inserts. It holds the soldering iron vertically and allows you to press down perfectly straight, making it easy to push the insert into place. The tip of the iron heats up the brass and softens the plastic, and once it cools down, it's locked in place. This rig makes installing inserts feel like a walk in the park - the linear motion is incredibly smooth. We may have over-engineered it, but we think folks will find it super useful. The rig is modular and uses common hardware, so you can remix and modify the 3D printed parts to work with other components. Holding the iron straight seems simple enough, but that conical shape of a regular soldering iron tip can catch the insert and accidentally pull it out while melting the plastic - not good for your parts. That's why we created this rig to help you avoid those mistakes. Get the right tools for the job: * Soldering Iron 60W: https://www.adafruit.com/product/3685 * 2020 Aluminum Extrusion: https://www.adafruit.com/product/1221 * M4 button head screws: https://www.adafruit.com/product/1160 * M4 Slim T-Nuts: https://www.adafruit.com/product/1157 * Stickvise PCB vise: https://www.adafruit.com/product/3197 * Soldering Tips for Heat Set Inserts: https://www.adafruit.com/product/4239 * Inventor II 3D Printer: https://www.adafruit.com/product/3897 * Filament for 3D Printers: https://www.adafruit.com/product/2080