Heat Set Insert Rig

cults3d

We're designing a rig to install heat set inserts using precision and accuracy, building on 3D printed parts and hardware to create a solder rig with smooth linear motion! With this tool, you can make perfectly straight inserts every time. Check out the step-by-step guide here: https://learn.adafruit.com/heat-set-rig/ Watch the project video: https://youtu.be/bbsD-3_AP_0 Join our 3D Hangouts community to discuss this project and more: https://youtu.be/AJ9JT_pHqAw Working with 3D printed parts can be a challenge, but a press like this rig makes it easy to install inserts. It holds your soldering iron vertically and allows you to apply gentle pressure, ensuring the insert is perfectly straight. The tip of the iron heats up the brass and softens the plastic, making it easy to push the insert into place. Once it cools down, it's locked in position. This rig is perfect for small production runs or anyone looking for a tool to make installing inserts easier. This build makes the process feel effortless - the linear motion is incredibly smooth! We may have over-engineered this project, but we think you'll find it useful. The rig is modular and uses common hardware, making it easy to modify and remix the 3D printed parts to work with other components. Check out our learn guide for a step-by-step tutorial on building your own heat set insert rig: https://learn.adafruit.com/heat-set-rig/ We've also included some essential components you'll need for this project, including: * Insert Tips: https://www.adafruit.com/product/4239 * 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