Stealth Press 1S — heat set insert press
Description
PDFAbout Stealth Press 1S
Stealth Press 1S: Latest version of precision DIY Heat Set Insert Tool
Stealth Press 1S is a highly accurate, mostly 3D-printed heat set insert tool compatible with generic, TS100, and Pinecil soldering irons.
New Stealth Press 1S Features:
- Tool-free quick release mounts - swap between heat set insertion and regular soldering in seconds
- Interchangeable build plate inserts (open/closed designs) for better small part handling
- Built-in carrying handle for improved portability
- Optional storage drawer keeps soldering tips and heat set inserts organized
Core Benefits:
- Professional precision by 300mm MGN12H linear rail
- Integrated printable build plate
- Flexible retraction options - premium KEY-BAK or cost-effective alternatives
- Innovative design improvements over similar DIY solutions
- Professional results without expensive components
Bill of Materials and Sourcing guide
Buy kits
* R1 kits are almost fully compatible with R1S version, except 1 bolt and 1 nut, see Bill of Materials below for details.
Self sourcing guide
| Part | Size / Standard | QTY | Source |
| M3 bolts | M3x8 SHCS | 40 | Buy here |
| M3 bolt [1] | M3x20 SHCS | 1 | Buy here |
| M3 nut [2] | M3 | 1 | Buy here |
| M5 bolts | M5x25 SCHS | 2 | Buy here |
| Bearings (F = flanged) | F695-2RS | 4 | Buy here |
| M3 threaded heat set inserts (M3*OD:5*L:4) | M3x5x4 | 30 | Buy here |
| Linear rail with bearing | MGN12H 300mm | 1 | Buy here |
| Retractable device (Key-Bak®) | Super48 36" 13oz | 1 | Buy here |
| Retractable device (Budget savvy alternative) | 500g version | Buy here |
Notes for R1S Bill of Materials
| [1] [2] — 1x M3x20 SHCS bolt and 1 x M3 nut is only parts difference between R1 and R1S versions. |
Soldering irons and adapters
Alternative versions and add-ons
Assembly manual
There is no specific Stealth Press 1S assembly manual at this time. However, assembly for Stealth Press 1S is fairly similar to version Stealth Press 1.
- Download FULL AND FREE Stealth Press 1 assembly manual with visuals and a step-by-step guide, or;
- Follow instructions Iconic FAB's Stealth Press 1S video build guide.
Video build guides
Iconic FAB video build guide (for 1S)
Other build guides (for version 1)
- Live build by Nero3D (for v1) — Heatset Press and Fixing things
- Live build by ModBotArmy (for v1) — Building The Stealth Press Heat Insert Tool!
Supported soldering irons
Print guidelines
Here are print guidelines for you to follow in order to have decent success with printing parts:
| 3d printing process | FDM (fused deposition modeling) |
| Infill type | Support cubic, Grid, Gyroid, Honeycomb, Triangle or Cubic |
| Material | ASA, ASA-CF, ABS, ABS+, ABS-CF [1] |
| Infill percentage | 25 - 60% [2] |
| Layer height | 0.2mm, recommended |
| Wall count | Recommended: 4 |
| Solid top/bottom layers | Recommended: 5 |
| Extrusion width | 0.4mm, recommended |
Side notes to the print guidelines
[1] 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.
[2] Consider using 60% of infill for build plate part to ensure it's not sagging over time and 25-40% for all other parts.
A wall count of 4 is an absolute must to ensure the structural integrity of the parts.
File naming for printed parts
The parts use this naming convention:
| Primary color | These files will have nothing at the start of the filename. Example: buildplate_x1.stl |
| Accent color | Files have “[a]” to the front of any STL file that is intended to be printed with accent color. Example: [a]_bushing_x1.stl |
| Count of parts | Files 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). |
| Revision number | Files have i.e. “_r1s” suffix at the end of any STL file. This number is file revision number. |
How to support the project
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Special thanks
- To @joshmurrah for ginormous assistance in testing and improvements for 1S version and generally being amazing human being
- To @radicalreel for his version 1 mod and inspiration for carrying handle
- To @3DPMAMSIH for his version 1 drawer mod and ideas which lead to creating proprietary drawer add-on for 1S version.
- To all great 3DP community building project, posting comments and makes, following me in social media and supporting what I do in so many amazing ways.
Credits and acknowledgements
Here is the list of other open-source projects used for sourcing multiple CAD parts.
Listed models below are modified to fit the project purpose and design:
- 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 log
| Date | Changes |
| 03.12.2024 | soldering_iron_mount_generic_ID18_x1_r1s.stl — updated to correct ID size of 18mm |
| 26.11.2024 | R1S release |
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Model origin
The author marked this model as their own original creation.
