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VLMP Heat Set Insert Press is a vertical linear motion press; a heat set insert tool. It’s a partially 3D printed tool that allows for mounting of a soldering iron so that when pressing brass heat set inserts into 3D printed parts they can be done with precision and control making your results squarer and more consistent.
Assembly and buyers guide documentation: VLMP Guide
Optional soldering iron does not match the image shown, check the soldering iron item for details.
Soldering Iron Compatibility
Since the grip can be any size any off the shelf soldering iron should work fine. Share your grip sizes in the discord or google form so that we can get as many soldering irons validated as possible.
VLMP Heat Set Insert Press Features
- Customisable grip to fit any soldering iron
- Easily adjustable counterbalance
- V-slot wheels and extrusion for smooth linear motion
- Built-in handle
- Designed for easy assembly
- Adjustable stop for repeatable insert precision
- 3D printed parts you can print at home
Contents:
This is the hardware for assembly, with no printed parts. This includes all the screws, nuts, wheels, extrusion etc. You will receive a download link to the digital files, please note you are not allowed to share these files with others, they are property of Vector3D and licensed specifically for your use.
Assembly
The assembly of the VLMP Heat Set Insert Press is really straightforward, you probably don’t need more than a picture to do it, but nevertheless, I’ve made a full step-by-step manual which is available here: VLMP Guide
You’ll need a few tools:
- 2mm Hex/Allen Key
- 3mm Hex/Allen Key
- 8mm Spanner/Socket (for M5 Nuts)
- 10mm thin spanner (for V-slot Wheel Adjustment)
Get Support for VLMP Heat Set Insert Press
The best place to get support is the Vector 3D Discord, post in the #vlmp channel and you’ll find help from me or other builders.
License
This purchase permits use the provided physical product for any purpose. The license for the digital files does not permit selling, distribution or any commercial use, they are personal use only.
Open Source
I feel I’ve completely redesigned this tool since I first worked on it so I do not consider this a derivative, adaptation or modification of any previous design. Nevertheless here are the links for the old design that inspired my previous creation which led to this current design.
*soldering iron grips can come in any size so it will fit provided you use the right size, and don’t have some crazy 6ft soldering iron.