{"product_id":"heat-set-insert-press-station","title":"Heat Set Insert Press Station","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Set Insert Press Station\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compact solution for serial installation of heat-set inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecently, I needed a tool for serial installation of heat-set inserts with precise positioning. I decided to create a compact press station specifically for this task. At first, I looked into existing solutions—thought I’d find a suitable one and just print it. But what I saw really surprised me: most of these constructions are overly bulky. They take up half a desk, made from aluminum profiles, and have unjustifiably large dimensions. Yet in practice, if you need to install inserts into a tall enclosure, you can simply raise the press by placing something underneath. The construction doesn’t need to be oversized by default.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction and materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eI wasn’t satisfied with the search results, so I quickly developed my own version. At its core is an MGN7 rail: miniature but very precise. I printed the base and legs from PLA with carbon fiber (PLA-CF), and initially made the lever from carbon-filled polyamide. Later, I replaced it with a version printed in resin on a UV printer—this material handles prolonged heat exposure much better. Hot air from the soldering iron rises and gradually heats the holder. For continuous operation of 10–15 minutes, this becomes critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"height: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001435302\/design\/ec83569e-a022-4fb5-84f5-e84600fe46a9.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"height: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001435302\/design\/fa204923-c7ad-48a9-b05d-d3a91a46dcb3.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"height: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001435302\/design\/771707b9-bbf3-4cc7-be58-80ab2e650508.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"height: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001435302\/design\/31bf1867-5127-47d1-89e7-5a0f5f5bd2bd.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"height: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001435302\/design\/a07c3deb-c308-4e66-9ca3-5171597a58e4.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"height: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001435302\/design\/ec7ac17e-f1a1-4068-bca3-41d6d69926fd.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"height: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001435302\/design\/9b6509cd-45aa-42dd-b21e-88b8eba204d4.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"height: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001435302\/design\/57b335be-4867-4be6-a4bf-a087f27431e7.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"height: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001435302\/design\/aca08917-40e4-462f-8f06-5909705a4553.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"height: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001435302\/design\/00fe7584-bca4-46ae-bc2f-06fe19ad5944.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"height: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001435302\/design\/30f4e12d-b4a4-4c52-b1d4-3468b0377a1a.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"height: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001435302\/design\/4683e782-c2e8-4de7-a99d-8c2ed6fa764f.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility and adaptation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tool easily adapts to different types of soldering irons. The kit includes holders for the compact T210 handle with a modified insert installation tip and for the Hakko T12 tip handle. Mounting diameters are 9 and 13 mm. A STEP file is also included, in case you need to adjust it for your own tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead of a traditional spring, I used a latex cord. It provides a smoother and more consistent lever return. The only challenge is securing it. I stretched the cord tightly and clamped it in a heat-shrink tube while heating it in a stretched state. It holds reliably and works effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting and usage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe station is secured with strong magnets to a metal plate—on the one where I usually work with circuit boards. It’s very convenient: the design is stable, the legs don’t get in the way, and the height is easy to adjust. 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