Stealth Press ZERO (small footprint heat set insert press)

About Stealth Press ZERO

Stealth Press ZERO: Compact Precision Heat Set Insert Tool.

Stealth Press ZERO is a miniaturized version of the original Stealth Press, offering a highly precise, mostly 3D-printed DIY heat set insert tool compatible with generic, TS100/101, and Pinecil soldering irons. Key features:

1. Compact footprint with updated design and simplified bill of materials;
2. 150mm MGN9H linear rail for exceptional stability and accuracy;
3. Integrated, printable build plate for enhanced precision and ease of use;
4. Cost-effective retractable mechanism;
5. Numerous quality-of-life improvements over similar DIY projects.

This mini yet mighty tool delivers professional-grade performance in a space-saving package, ideal for makers with limited workspace or those seeking a more portable solution.

Assembly manuals

Add-ons

Bill of Materials and Sourcing guide

Kits

Self sourcing

Soldering irons and adapters

Printed Parts

[1] Depending on soldering iron used amount of parts may vary.

Supported soldering irons

Generic, TS100/101 or Pinecil.

Print guidelines

Here are print guidelines for you to follow in order to have decent success with printing parts:

Side notes to the print guidelines

[1] You can succeed with Support cubic infill type (slicer support may vary).

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.

A wall count of 4 is an absolute must to ensure the structural integrity of the parts. There is no need to go over the top with this. 4 are OK for this particular build.

File naming for printed parts

The parts use this naming convention:

How to support the project

Here are most popular choices how to do so:

• Support by purchasing Full Assembly Manual
• Consider becoming member of Iconic FAB Club on Printables and get all Paid models and Manuals for single membership fee, starting from $5.
• Press like and download model files.

Special thanks

To all great 3DP community supporting what I do in so many amazing ways.

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