STEALTH PRESS

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION
BEFORE WE BEGIN

About the project

Stealth Press is open-source heat-set insert press designed and created by Mairis Skuja [Iconic FAB].

Project is designed with easiness to source and build in mind. It is mostly 3D printed, however uses multiple high
quality and precision parts which you will need to source separately before build.

Motivation

There are multiple projects like this available for free download and build. Almost all of them relies on Misumi
standard 2020 or 4020 extrusions to provide precision which adds extra cost, time and complexity to the build.

Stealth press build relies on precision provided by 300mm MGN12H linear rail instead which provides a stable
spine to build every other component around it.

Integrated, printable build plate adds another critical element for precision and easiness to work with.

Stealth press uses KEY-BAK key reel with kevlar belt loop to ensure longevity (proven to last more than 1-million
pulls) and has some other quirks, features and QoL improvements comparing to the similar projects.

Licence

Stealth Press is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.

Permissions
Limitations
Conditions

Commercial use
Liability
License and copyright notice

Modification
Warranty State changes

Distribution
Disclose source

Patent use
Same license
Private use

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRINT SETTINGS
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PARTS
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ASSEMBLY
5 - 20

CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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READY FOR WORK

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PRINT SETTINGS
PART PRINTING GUIDELINES

Here are print guidelines for you to follow in order to have decent success with printing parts:
3D PRINTING PROCESS

MATERIAL

LAYER HEIGHT

EXTRUSION WIDTH

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) ASA, ASA-CF, ABS, ABS+, ABS-CF Recommended: 0.2mm Recommended: Forced 0.4mm

INFILL TYPE

INFILL PERCENTAGE

WALL COUNT

SOLID TOP/BOTTOM LAYERS

Grid, Gyroid, Honeycomb, > = 40% Recommended: 4 Recommended: 5

Triangle or Cubic

SIDE NOTES TO THE GUIDELINES ABOVE

Y ou can succeed with Support cubic infill type (slicer support may vary) and as less as 25% infill for all parts if are
aiming to faster print speeds and less filament usage.

PLA, PLA+ and PETG are also considerable as a filament choices. However, take into account that soldering iron
radiates some indirect heat. Usage of less temperature stable filaments may result in part deformations over time.

It is recommended to use ASA or ABS at least for “arm” and “iron mount” parts.

Wall count of 4 is absolute must to ensure structural integrity of the parts.

There are no need to go over the top with this. 4 are for this particular build.

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PARTS

FILE NAMING

The parts use this naming convention:

PRIMARY COLOR

ACCENT COLOR

COUNT OF PARTS

These files will have nothing at the Files has “[a]” to the front of any Files has “x1” to “x4” to the end

start of the filename. STL file that is intended to be of any STL file. Number

printed with accent color. represents count of identical

parts to be printed.

Example: buildplate_x1.stl Example: [a]_bushing_x1.stl Example:

[a]_m5_1mm_spacer_x4 (In this

case you will need to print 4

identical spacers)

SIDE NOTES (AGAIN) TO THE GUIDELINES ABOVE

Primary colors and accent colors are just how it’s envisioned.

Go crazy with this, nobody will mind.

,
This manual is designed to be a simple reference manual. For additional information it is recommended

downloading the CAD file from project Github repository. See links at the last page. It can sometimes be easier to
follow along when you have the whole assembly in front of you.

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LEG

8 — Insert M3x5x4: Do not forget insert in back!

M3 Threaded Inserts

All inserts have same size:


M3x5x4 (VORON)
ADD HEAT-SET INSERTS

These are made of brass ,

threaded on the inside and and

has ridges on the outside.

Heat them up to approx 250C*

with a soldering iron and push

them into the plastic.

As the plastic cools, it solidifies

around the knurls and ridges on

the insert for excellent

resistance to both torque and

pull-out.

1 — Insert M3x5x4

6 — Insert M3x5x4

2 — Insert M3x5x4

4 — Insert M3x5x4

Perfect temperature to set is print

*
temperature of filament used +/- 10C.

5 — Insert M3x5x4

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7 — Insert M3x5x4
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CENTER 17 — Insert: Insert on other side!
18 — Insert: Insert on other side!

15 — Insert
9 — Insert
ADD HEAT-SET INSERTS

16 — Insert
Add heat-set inserts for center
part.

Inserts here is meant to securely

fix linear rail and support arms.
10 — Insert

11 — Insert

12 — Insert

13 — Insert

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14 — Insert
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TOP

ADD HEAT-SET INSERTS

Add heat-set inserts for bearing

assembly (top) part.

23 — Insert: Insert on other side!

Inserts here is meant to fix bearing
assembly part to the linear rail and
top end of support arms.

24 — Insert: Insert on other side!

21 — Insert 19 — Insert

22 — Insert

20 — Insert

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BEARING BLOCK 2 — Bearing stack B

F695-2RS Bearings
(F stands for flanged)
ASSEMBLE BEARING BLOCK

Add heat-set inserts for bearing

assembly (top) part.

Inserts here is meant to fix bearing

assembly part to the linear rail and
top end of support arms.

1 — M5 x 25 bolt (1)
2 — M5 x 25 bolt (2)

1 — Bearing stack A

Metal or Printed Shim (0,5 - 1mm)

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SPINE can add M3 x 12mm bolt instead of M3 x 8
in hand with additional heat-set insert.

This will prevent bearing block to

accidentally slide off.

ASSEMBLE SPINE

Put all bolts into designated inserts. 1 —12 (M3 x 8)

Do not over-tighten!

Make sure all plastic parts are

mounted to the linear rail straight
and flush, check if everything is
dimensionally accurate.

Prevent bearing block from sliding off

at all cost! That can result of loosing
bearings. (Do not ask how we know this.)

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SUPPORT ARMS

17; 18 — M3 x 8 bolts
ASSEMBLE SUPPORT ARMS

13; 14 — M3 x 8 bolts
Add all heat-set inserts und put all
bolts into designated inserts.

Do not over-tighten!

Now it’s the time to re-tighten all

bolts for linear rail and make
additional evaluation if everything is
straight and flush! 27 — Insert: Insert on other side!

25 — Insert 28 — Insert: Insert on other side!

26 — Insert

19; 20 — M3 x 8 bolts

15; 16 — M3 x 8 bolts

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STRAIN RELIEFS

23; 24 — M3 x 8 bolts
On other side!
ASSEMBLE STRAIN RELIEFS

Put all bolts into designated inserts.

Strain reliefs are another QoL

feature to make soldering iron wire
strain out of the way while working.

21; 22 — M3 x 8 bolts

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KEY-BAK

27 — M3 x 8 bolt

ASSEMBLE KEY-BAK MOUNT

28 — M3 x 8 bolt

Put all bolts into designated inserts

and fix KEY-BAK in place.

25 — M3 x 8 bolt

26 — M3 x 8 bolt

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ASSEMBLY 25 — Insert: In buildplate!
BUILDPLATE
26 — Insert: In buildplate!

29 — M3 x 8 bolt

FIX BUILDPLATE

Add heat-set inserts (back of the

build-plate).

Put all bolts into designated inserts. 30 — M3 x 8 bolt

31 — M3 x 8 bolt

32 — M3 x 8 bolt

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BUILDPLATE

REMOVE SACRIFIATIAL PIECE

Break out and remove sacrificial Break out!

part from the build-plate.

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BUILDPLATE

GLUE IN BUSHING


Use superglue, just a three drops.
(RTV silicone is fine too.)

Add drop of glue in marked places.

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SOLDERING IRON ARM Do not forget to fix KEY-BAK strain before fixing arm with bolts!

27 — Insert

28 — Insert

33 — M3 x 8 bolt

35 — M3 x 8 bolt

36 — M3 x 8 bolt
34 — M3 x 8 bolt

MOUNT ARM TO THE RAIL

BEARING AND SECURE
KEY-BAK STRAIN

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ASSEMBLY 29 — Insert (Fit from the back!)

SOLDERING IRON MOUNT

30 — Insert (Fit from the back!)

37 — M3 x 8 bolt

38 — M3 x 8 bolt

SELECT APPROPRIATE VERSION

OF SOLDERING IRON MOUNT
AND SECURE IT TO THE ARM

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ASSEMBLY CHECK ALIGNMENT

SOLDERING ARM ALIGNMENT

Add soldering iron and check
alignment.

If soldering iron is fixed properly its

tip should be able to go through the
bushing right in the centre.

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SECURE SOLDERING IRON

SECURE SOLDERING IRON

39 — M3 x 8 bolt

40 — M3 x 8 bolt

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STRAIN RELIEFS

Wire path

SECURE SOLDERING IRON WIRE

Piece of filament

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 READY FOR WORK!
THAT’S IT. PROJECT COMPLETE.

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CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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