[SeEnCreaTive]

I love the idea of threaded inserts. I am interested in your experiences with this. Specifically, what is the easiest way to insert threads?


Looking forward to updates.

Usually if you are inserting them into a 3d print, the easiest way is using a soldering iron. Stick the insert on the end of a hot iron, and melt it into the hole

You generally need a "pilot" hole and partly depends on the material. I'm a pretty big fan of threaded inserts.

 

[Atlantic]

I love the idea of threaded inserts. I am interested in your experiences with this. Specifically, what is the easiest way to insert threads?


Looking forward to updates.

I insert mine with a soldering iron at 150c something, I get it in 90% of the way then finish it off with a flat metal object so it sits flush to the surface, I finished printing the parts yesterday and I sanded and painted them. I'll attach an image of the inserts well... inserted.

 

[Philimon]

Im going to rent (free) a 3DPrinter from the University. I just have to provide my own filament. They are LulzBot Mini v2 printers. How much filament do I need per Open Alpha? Thank you

 

[IvanDrago]

Im going to rent (free) a 3DPrinter from the University. I just have to provide my own filament. They are LulzBot Mini v2 printers. How much filament do I need per Open Alpha? Thank you

Approx. between 210 and 280 grams per set.

 

[Philimon]

Borrow printer: check!

 

[Philimon]

Test print: success!

The library provided 2 free 1kg spools of PLA but Im going to use PETG.

 

[Philimon]

Are left and right cups identical? @Atlantic 's shared files only have "Left cup" file. I know the original by Dan has each left and right files but from a cursory glance at preview image they look identical...

 

[jgs2n]

you can mirror them in slicer as @Atlantic kindly reminded me. I am looking for a source of inserts that are the right size. So far have found them only on aliexpress.

 

[Philimon]

Sucks that you could only find a source for the threaded inserts on aliexpress because shipping to here is slow. Ill search and see if I cant find something thatll arrive faster. Will update.

 

[Philimon]

So it begins.:

 

[Philimon]

Cura for the Lulzbot Mini v2 is estimating 22hours to do one cup. Does that sound about right? Wow

 

[jgs2n]

Cura for the Lulzbot Mini v2 is estimating 22hours to do one cup. Does that sound about right? Wow

It probably depends on the print setting. I am using prusa and slice with 20% infill (also with support). It prints in about 11 hours. I have only printed one so far (using ASA) and it seems fine.

 

[Philimon]

Is there anything I might be able to do to reduce print time?

 

[Philimon]

Hmmm. Cura now estimates 18.5 hours, so maybe itll be 11 actual time.

 

[Philimon]

I did apply “supports” and added “skirts”. Were supports unnecessary?