Stealth Press (heat set insert press)

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About Stealth PressStealth Press: Precision DIY Heat Set Insert ToolStealth Press is a highly accurate, mostly 3D-printed heat set insert tool compatible with generic, TS100/101, and Pinecil soldering irons. Key features:Uses 300mm MGN12H linear rail for precision, simplifying construction;Integrated, printable build plate for enhanced accuracy;KEY-BAK key reel with kevlar belt loop for durability (1 million or more pulls);Unique design improvements over similar DIY projects;This user-friendly tool offers professional-grade performance without the need for costly extrusions. Bill of Materials and Sourcing guideKitsVendorProduct pageRegionDFH.fmBuy hereUSKB3D.comBuy hereUSBlurolls3D.comBuy hereINTBlurolls [on AliExpress]Buy hereINTToaiot [on AliExpress]Buy hereINTSelf sourcingPartSize / StandardQTYSourceM3 boltsM3x8 SHCS40Buy hereM5 boltsM5x25 SCHS2Buy hereBearings (F = flanged)F695-2RS4Buy hereM3 threaded heat set inserts (M3*OD:5*L:4)M3x5x430Buy hereLinear rail with bearingMGN12H300mm1Buy hereRetractable device (Key-Bak®)Super48 36" 13oz1Buy hereRetractable device (Budget savvy alternative)500g versionBuy hereSoldering irons and adapters Soldering irons (supported variations)TypeSourceVariation 1GenericBuy hereVariation 2TS101Buy hereVariation 3PinecilBuy hereAdaptersTypeSourceSoldering iron adaptersGenericBuy hereSoldering iron adaptersTS101 or PinecilBuy here Printed PartsPartsQTYStealth Press printed parts16Download printed parts for Budget savvy alternative here Assembly manualDownload FULL AND FREE assembly manual with visuals and a step-by-step guide. Video build guides Iconic FAB video build guideLive build by Nero3DLive build by ModBotArmy Supported soldering ironsGeneric, TS100/101 or Pinecil. Print guidelinesHere 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 [1]MaterialASA, ASA-CF, ABS, ABS+, ABS-CFInfill percentage40% - 60% [2]Layer heightRecommended: 0.2mmWall countRecommended: 4Solid top/bottom layersRecommended: 5Extrusion widthForced 0.4mm Side notes to the print guidelines[1] You can succeed with Support cubic infill type (slicer support may vary).[2] As low as 25% infill for all parts if are aiming for faster print speeds and less filament usage. Consider using 60% of infill for build plate part to ensure it's not sagging over time.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.It is recommended to use PETG ir ideally - ASA or ABS at least for “arm” and “iron mount” parts.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 OK for this particular build. File naming for printed partsThe parts use this naming convention:Primary colorThese files will have nothing at the start of the filename.Example: buildplate_x1.stlAccent colorFiles have “[a]” to the front of any STL file that is intended to be printed with accent color.Example: [a]_bushing_x1.stlCount of partsFiles have “x1” to “x4” at the end of any STL file. The number represents the count of identical parts to be printed.Example: [a]_m5_1mm_spacer_x4 (In this case you will need to print 4 identical spacers). How to support the projectIf you like this project press like and download model files.If you find this useful and want to see more from Iconic FAB first - consider following.If you really like this and find it very useful support project with amount of your choice. Credits and acknowledgementsSpecial thanks to Stefan and Alexander from CNCKitchen for backing this project by providing a generous set of soldering-iron tips and heat-set inserts for building and testing purposes.Here is the list of other open-source projects used for sourcing multiple CAD parts. Models are used as-is or modified to fit the project purpose and design:VORON TAP: https://github.com/VoronDesign/Voron-Tap [CAD models for heat-set inserts and bolts]VORON Switchwire: https://github.com/VoronDesign/Voron-Switchwire [Base for remix of KEY-BAK mounting parts]Ender SW: https://github.com/boubounokefalos/Ender_SW [Base for remix of Support arms]Change logDateChanges15.08.2024Complete update to information on this page, keeping it up to date.07.07.2024Version for Generic soldering iron mount added to support irons with 17mm (OD).27.03.2024Alternative version for build-plate WITHOUT sacrificial support is added as file: [extra]_no_sacrificial_support_buildplate_x1_r1.1.This version of build-plate should be printed with classic or tree supports.Serves as a back-fall/last resort to resolve reported issue with current sacrificial support sticking to the build-plate base too well, which can be result of over-extrusion or something else, unknown.Do not print both - regular and alternative version, you only need one.14.11.2023STLs for variations of generic soldering iron mounts were added supporting 18mm and 19mm (OD) irons.12.11.2023Minor update preparing for Dremel Add-On release. leg_x1_r1.1.stl is updated to leg_x1_r1.1_1.stl removing safety buffers.This was necessary to ensure cross-compatibility in between base parts and multiple add-ons in development.04.11.2023Printed files updated to R1.1. with cosmetic changes to ALL parts. (Note that mechanical parts - BOM is not affected, zero changes there.)What's new:All heat-set insert hole sizes are now reworked to 4.7mm solving the issue of being too tight and pushing out excessive plastic. Holes now have 0.4mm fillets on both the entry and the end.Wire strain reliefs now have an extra opening for the M3 bolts solving an issue that the bolts were too hard to fit in.The LEG plate now has specific safety buffers preventing linear rail bearing carriage accidental slide-offs (Sometimes referred to as dropping balls :) Do not do that.)Ton of other incremental improvements optimizing general printability of parts  even better than it was in Rev.1.010.10.2023.STEP files added for soldering iron mounts only (for all 3 currently supported types - Pinecil, TS100 / 101, and “Generic”.26.10.2023Minor changes in BOM - Key-bak Super48 36" 13oz variant as recommended.11.10.2023Initial version (Rev1)