Not a Key-Bak (alternative) mount for Stealth Press 1 / 1S (heat set insert press)

About Not a Key-Bak® (alternative) mount for Stealth Press 1 / 1S

Made to be a less expensive retractable device alternative for Stealth Press, this is, definitely, not a Key-Bak®, but it sure works like one.

Stealth Press is a highly precise, mostly printed DIY heat set insert tool for generic, TS100/101, and Pinecil soldering irons - download Stealth Press printend parts, see BOM and sourcing guide here.

BOM & Sourcing Guide

Self sourcing

Part	Size / Standard	QTY	Source
M3 bolts	M3x8 SHCS	2	Buy here
M3 threaded heat set inserts (M3OD:5L:4)	M3x5x4	2	Buy here
Retractable device (Budget savvy alternative)	500g version	1	Buy here

Printed parts

Parts	QTY
Budget savvy alternative retractable device mount for Stealth Press	2

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	Grid, Gyroid, Honeycomb, Triangle or Cubic [1]
Material	ASA, ASA-CF, ABS, ABS+, ABS-CF
Infill percentage	40% - 60% [2]
Layer height	Recommended: 0.2mm
Wall count	Recommended: 4
Solid top/bottom layers	Recommended: 5
Extrusion width	Forced 0.4mm

Side notes to the print guidelines

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

[2] As low as 25% infill for all parts if are aiming for faster print speeds and less filament usage.

PLA, PLA+, and PETG are also considerable filament choices.

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 walls are OK for this particular build.

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Change log

Date	Changes
15.08.2024	Complete update to information on this page, keeping it up to date.
24.02.2024	Initial version

Not a Key-Bak (alternative) mount for Stealth Press 1 / 1S (heat set insert press)

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Made to order: we prepare this file when you order, which adds a few minutes before printing starts.
Prints on: A1 mini 0.4PLA
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