{"product_id":"fraks-flexarm-heatset-insert-press","title":"Fraks Flexarm - Heatset Insert Press","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fraks Flexarm is a tool-balancing arm designed to keep the attached tool parallel throughout its movement. It was created to hold soldering irons to install heat set inserts into 3D printed parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has a large working area for its size, and has quick release tool holders that are held in place with magnets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to Zack Freedman for making Gridfinity an open source project, I have included Gridfinity storage into the base. You can read more about Gridfinity at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gridfinity.xyz\/\" rel=\"ugc\"\u003ehttps:\/\/gridfinity.xyz\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001145798\/design\/2025-02-24_qn16lvbvjg3a.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will also need either pocket screws or a wood working fence clamp to secure the base to your work surface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 pieces of 1515 extrusion, all cut to the same length and tapped on either end. I have tested this with 200mm and 270mm lengths.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10x1x60mm extension springs, these seem to work well for 200-300mm builds. You can adjust the tension rate by moving the spring posts along the 1515 extrusion.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10x100mm dowel pin and a 10x14x30mm brass Bushing\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM10 washer, a 25mm diameter is listed, but any diameter and thickness washer will work.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM5x30 FHCS are recommended, but BHCS are also supported. The springs will touch button heads slightly, but will not affect performance from testing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will need a Soldering iron with a heatset insert adapter. I personally recommend either the Pinecil or TS101 Soldering Irons along with the adapter set from CNC Kitchen.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBOM:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 13px\"\u003ePart Description\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1515 Extrusion 200-300mm (All the same length)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm OD x 1mm Wire Gauge x 60mm Long Extension Springs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm x 100mm long Pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm ID x 14mm OD x 30mm Length Brass Bushing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mmx24mm Washer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM3x8 FHCS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM3x8 SHCS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM3x12 BHCS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM3x20 BHCS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM5x30 FHCS (Or BHCS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM3 Heatset Inserts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM3 Hex Nuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM5 Washers\/Shims (10x1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6x3 Magnets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6x2 Magnets (For Gridfinity Base)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/4 #8 Pocket screws (For screwing base to table)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTable Saw Fence Clamp (For clamping to table)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePrint Settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.2mm layer heights\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.4mm Line Width\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4-5 walls\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4-5 top and bottom layers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e40% infill\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eABS and ASA have been tested\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore info can be found on my github \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/TurtleCrawler\/Fraks_Flexarm\" rel=\"ugc\"\u003ehttps:\/\/github.com\/TurtleCrawler\/Fraks_Flexarm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by turtlecrawler on MakerWorld (license: BY).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67443488194864,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/0_067656ef-8ae4-41b8-ab7e-a0fb40890669.png?v=1785787621","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/fraks-flexarm-heatset-insert-press","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}