March 28, 2026
Description
Organises threaded heat insert tips by the different sizes with the text description next to them.
Uses 6 M4x6mm heat inserts.
NB: This is based on my heat insert tool and how it fits to my iron (it's one of the cheap kits from AliExpress). Yours may have a different thread. The tips for M2 & M2.5 are combines (they have a step in them), hence combined. It also is advertised as 6mm or 1/4in, and I do actually have some 1/4in 20 inserts for doing stuff to attach to tripods. Also, the print is exactly the same size as the threaded insert, so you will want to have a metal ruler or something on the back to prevent damage to other surfaces.
This is the tip set I bought... www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005823180927.html
Print Settings
Overture Silk Green PLA (because it was in the printer),
Layer height 0.2mm (first layer 0.3mm),
180°C nozzle,
60°C bed,
No supports,
No raft,
No brim.
Hope this is useful to someone. Mostly made it for my use, but it may be of use to someone else. Feel free to drop a comment to see how you get on, or if you need to remix it.
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — Share Alike
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