How To Install Heat Set Inserts in 3D Prints

[@AndreLucca94]

I'm 100% sure that I want another video on how to design the holes for the inserts. Congrats for the amazing work Bryan!

[@partickstar1135]

extrude circle into model 🙃

[@AaronFlaming]

I felt the need to insert this comment on your video about inserting inserts into insert holes for 3d printed parts that need to have inserts inserted in them to better hold screws that need to be inserted to hold insert laden parts together. Great video as usual, Sir! Three last inserts inserted for inserts' sake.

[@Metalhead0217]

I never thought I would be learning about 3d printing from Willie Nelson. Great video! Very informative!

[@BV3D]

Haha! And believe it or not, I'm only about 45 minutes away from Luckenbach, Texas. 🤠

[@aschreiber]

Around your insert holes - add a slight chamfer it'll help guide the inserts. Also, I have had excellent luck leaving the inserts slightly proud of the surface and then pressing them the remaining distance (while still hot) with a large flat chunk of metal. This ensures they are flat and helps cool them faster.

[@AndrewAHayes]

I do the same thing but I flip them over and press tham against the table

[@RYTHMICRIOT]

This is what I do. I still sometimes unintentionally add tilt to the insert and don't even realize it until afterwards.

[@quartzar]

Great tip!

[@kens3dandaquatics]

Brian yes please! More actual design tips and tricks will help alot. Atleast in my case. Figuring out how to make cad models can be incredibly tricky and having to learn fusion 360 is a whole task on itself. Maybe a f360 series for beginners?

[@Armalite015]

Definitely interested in another video about designing the holes for the inserts

[@kerseyfabs]

Loved it Bryan! I didn't even know there were special tips available.

[@86Carrera911]

A design to video for inserts would be great!

[@phakalanep7241]

Oh Brian yes please! More actual design tips and tricks will help alot. I find that there is a bunch of melted filament inside the insert after I've finished.

[@R3D-Remi]

I would like to see a video on that jig to insert the heat set inserts.

[@crazytrev1]

Definitely would be interested in the design process of heat set inserts!

[@3dmedicvince449]

This is truly a hot topic to take on. 😅 yet another great video as always.

[@GCheung55]

+1 for a video on modeling heat set inserts!

[@KenCunningham921]

Man, your timing is impeccable, I'm ready to start putting inserts in to 3 separate HeroMe Gen7 assemblies for my and a friend's Ender/CR10. I'd watch a design video for sure

[@mjl1966y]

What a pleasant presentation style you have!

[@B1GJano]

great video! Super helpful as I will be doing this with death racer parts sometime in 2023!

[@Clownmeati8]

This insert inserter inserts inserts much straighter into the insert insertion hole ! Thanks, im attempting to design my first model that will include heated inserts, always greatful to be able to find videos like yours that are helpful in learning new stuff!! Definately gonna get that tip set 👍

[@pierrebourguignon3537]

A video on how to design the inserts would also be nice. I love this video on how to insert the inserts.

[@davidfarris1332]

I'd definitely be interested in a video covering the design portion of this!

[@bettymac8248]

great explanation, thank you!

[@XKSteve]

Thanks Brian, best insert inserting I have seen - 🎉defo going for a dedicated press version ether brought or DIYed

[@eslmatt811]

I have started using threaded wood inserts, broad flange and coarse threads on the outside. Stronger than threading into plastic, more convenient than headset.

[@colive4]

Fantastic video as always. I'd also be interested in a design video; I'm really trying to learn as much design stuff as I can for my next phase in this hobby. Thanks again for all the amazingly helpful and informative videos.

[@travisclark6407]

Let me be the first to comment. Thanks for this. Not enough of this varying type of branching off of 3D printing on youtube. I appreciate your insight and the new awareness on the little machine that offers better control over the soldering iron. I would personally welcome more soldering-related videos down the road. I would like to see your take on the best soldering irons available and things like soldering flux, positioners, and related cleanup if you can ?

[@vanhelzer22]

Great info. Thank you

[@BV3D]

Glad it was helpful!

[@keithwebster2005]

Yes would love to see a video about designing for them please thanks for sharing

[@Offcut55]

Used with a standard soldering iron I use with PETG and had great results. Need to make sure there is no solder on there or it blocks thread! I found out in a rush to see if it worked?

[@manfredzimmer1199]

Definitely be interested in Video converting the Design 👍👍👍

[@WRX09MD]

I just screw a bolt into the insert and hit it with a torch for a couple seconds and works perfectly every time. This is $42 more than I spent.

[@3dman875]

What a great introduction about this

[@carolmatt2959]

Wow, I bought a similar set up from AliExpress with various tips and proper sleeve for well under $20. As far as converting Fahrenheit to Celsius, I just ask Alexa to do that for me. I love your info videos and personality, just trying to help.

[@leknerlek]

That is so cool thank you, i am new to 3d printing and making some car applications what i did is inserting nuts to grooves this inserts look way cooler. i need to look how it will work on ASA beacuase it need about 250 deg celsius.

[@jorel973]

Showing the design process would be great, thanks

[@cache4pat]

Nice overview ... Thx; Now hunting to see if you did the design video.. Mind you, a few comment on best hole size considerations for inserts, might be all that is needed.

[@naktaal]

Great video! I am definitely interested in a video covering how to design parts for heat set inserts!

[@solarbirdyz]

Definitely interested in designing for insets, I'd absolutely like to see that video.

[@DargoDog]

Been doing this a while, never knew there was an actual tool for putting these in, I just used an iron. I'll have to check out that tool. If I am making a bolt-together joint that will be taken apart infrequently, I just bolt directly into the plastic. But, for my waterproof RC receiver boxes, were for frequent access might be required, I use threaded inserts.

[@romeozor]

Just the type of project I was needing a guide for. Please do make that video about how to design holes.

[@DWIT3D]

Timing is everything, right? I just built Vector 3D's heat insert press... a fantastic model, and super inexpensive to build. I do like that iron with the variety of tips you have... must look into something like that. Thanks Bryan, great video as always. Cheers!

[@smokey8400]

Good information but any tips on the size of the hole vs the brass size? Trying this with my solder station I ended up with a bunch of plastic in the threads. Sounds so easy but its not.

[@paatcruz]

Thanks for this!! 🎉

[@bruceyoung1343]

Bryon. Good. Thank You. I’m gonna look into that tool. Will you be at the 2023 ERRF ?

[@r.e.p.strahs6273]

I have learned so much from your videos, thank you! Please consider a heat insert design video, it would be greatly appreciated.

[@RYTHMICRIOT]

I've done a handful of heat inserts. I have a benchtop soldering station. My biggest issue is I sometimes add angle to the insert from not keeping the iron perfectly vertical. I can't even tell its happening until I've already pressed it. I haven't ruined any prints yet, but it's been close. I'm definitely thinking of going the press route.

[@woodwaker1]

Good video on how to insert inserts, I was going to insert a pun, but was insertain as to the value.

[@IanS-o7j]

Thank you sir. Very informative.

[@mjc2ride336]

I'd love to see a de4sign video for heat press inserts. Thanks for the great content!

[@EcoHamletsUK]

The insert machine looks like a pretty straightforward job to make yourself, with some surplus 3D printer parts and a bit of printing.

[@lindeleasley]

I'd be interested in the design aspect.

[@phigri33d]

Yes, on the design process please!

[@devonbonser7290]

Interested in the designing proccess

[@uncleabeski]

Many brass inserts are moulded around in the injection moulding process or sonically inserted. Tip twist slightly as you insert to get a good bite.

[@HopWorksET]

Please Bryan, make a video about the design stage with maybe Fusion 360 which is a shameful plug for what I use :). Excellent video by the way, thank you!

[@ronm6585]

Thanks BV3D.

[@Loneman_OG]

Thanks for the excellent video; it was very informative, whether you're new to using inserts or not. Perhaps you could do a follow-up showing the different types of inserts that get inserted in the holes you make for inserts, *ahem, as some are much better than others, especially the kind you use, as they have that leading edge to go in the holes first. 👍 I found an unused pack of 5 or 6 multi-tips lying around in the box where I keep my old Weller gun, soldering iron, stand, et cetera that never get used anymore: once you go T100 or similar, there's no going back. So I popped them in my drill, cranked it up to 11 and used a file to take each tip down to the correct size for each dia. insert in the kit, which easily saved me 20 quid and are just as good as the ones being sold. 🤓 I'll be buying some 2020 & 2040 eventually and having a go at making the vertical iron holder press thing, too, as I'm finding more and more uses for the inserts in my designs; in fact, I find myself looking for any opportunity to use them now! 😆

[@FG-System]

Anyone know the ideal temperature for PLA+ please? I tried several times and still getting uneven and slightly open up edge

[@extramileperformance4166]

Interested in a 3d modeling video for heatsets also!!

[@angelo58989]

Hello Bryan, what are the dimensions of the base Plate ? Grtz Angelo

[@danweiss1371]

Hey Mr. what are you got against Fahrenheit. Lol good video good information thank you

[@Chad.The.Flornadian]

You said to leave a comment if we want a design video. Well, this is a comment. :o)

[@webdeck]

Yes, please make a video on how to design for heat-set inserts. I have a model I want to design that could use them for attaching different parts together.

[@Sixpack0000473]

please post a design video for the inserts!

[@meltonpieman959]

Brian yes please a design video for the inserts

[@PenitentHollow]

I've been fumbling my way through designing in heat set inserts so I wouldn't mind a little guidance there.

[@Mycroftbrother]

Yes, please do a design video.

[@jack91522]

The actual 3d design of the hole is equally as important

[@lindonwatson5402]

thanks Bryan

[@MistImp1]

I would like the design video.

[@IamJoeTV]

Fun game, have a shot every time he says "insert" lol

[@BV3D]

Haha! Please, watch responsibly! 😀

[@IamJoeTV]

@@BV3D Let me tell you by the end of the video i was well hydrated with water. 😉

[@DinJaevel]

To get them perpendicular to my print, when possible, I heat and insert the insert til it just a mm or so proud of the print and then I use a metal rulers broad side to shove it that last mm or 1/16". When the ruler is flat on the surface of the print I know that the insert is at the correct angle. That way the insert is inserted perfectly perpendicular, every time.

[@First_Ninja]

So you basically remove the soldering iron and then put a metal ruler in its place, and _then_ press the ruler down while the insert is still hot enough to melt the plastic? 😮 If that's correct: how quickly do you need to act before the plastic solidifies?

[@DinJaevel]

@@First_Ninja reasonably fast. I only do one at a time. Heat one, press it down and use the ruler. If it solidifies too fast, then its better to reheat it and make a new try. You'll get the hang of it fast.

[@First_Ninja]

@@DinJaevelGot it. It sounds like a great idea, and I'm puzzled no one here seems to have taken notice of your comment since you posted it. I'll order some inserts and a metal ruler and print a few test models for experimentation. Thanks for sharing!

[@DinJaevel]

@@First_Ninja it doesnt necessarily have to be a ruler. It can be anything metal, that has a flat side that is bigger than the inserts you use. The important thing is that the flat surface of metal object touches the plastic at a horisontal plane.

[@DinJaevel]

@@First_Ninja let me know if it works for you. 👍

[@TableTopBiker]

Great video but I wanted to add that everyone should probably wear a respirator and be in a well ventilated area. Especially if you’re doing this with ABS or similar materials.

[@richardmetellus2336]

take a shot everytime you hear insert challenge

[@andyshap]

Design video please!

[@sliverbaer]

Nice! That press is kinda cool. Anyone try the 3D printed presses? I wonder how well they work...

[@AlexSwavely]

Since your "insert press" is OOS, I should note that there are a handful of alternate presses on the 3d printing repos... Use the search term in quotes.

[@paulcumber4732]

how you been BV3D

[@jkrules4161]

This old guy with absurdly nice hair should make a video with tips on how to implement heat set inserts in our designs, instead of telling us to heat up a nut and push it in

[@thedavymac]

4:26

[@doverivermedia3937]

Yep, design guide for the inserts is kinda fundamental here. Pity you haven't covered it ...

[@jasonlange780]

Insert the insert...

[@notG1O]

great video, but I would never recommend those cheap soldering irons, they are pretty horrible. Specially when you can get a pincecil for like 25$ (when in stock) which is a fantastic cheap soldering pen!

[@AndrewAHayes]

Bryan, if your T-shirts are made by your good self why not make a video about them?

[@owenaero]

sorry i hate the metric system lol

[@joshuawinne]

These soldering irons (when new and unused) are awesome for smoking weed. Just expose the ceramic core and puff puff

[@tulio3dprint]

muy bueno su video, me gustó el aparato para sostener el soldador, voy a ver si lo diseño con algunas modificaciones y asi no tengo que comprarlo, saludos