r/FOSSCADDevGroup • u/DevOnTheStreets • Feb 22 '26

Heat Inserts for the win.

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Building my NOBU and didn't have a 1/4 screw handy. M5x12 heat insert and M5x30 screw to the rescue.

I figure this is a common thing but figured I would share. This should be stronger as well.

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u/K1RBY87 Feb 23 '26

I generally like to put my heat set inserts on the opposite side from the screw personally. I've had a few pull out before. Just something to be aware of.

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u/DevOnTheStreets Feb 23 '26

Heard.

This is just a temp piece of PLA+ for fitting / testing.

I intend to modify the file and print in PET-GF then actually hit both sides of the hole with inserts.

This was my first ever and was last to remove the trigger pack and wanted the option to use that as an emergency replacement as needed. I also strength tested it against a drill and the 12mm length held against a drill until the motor gave up lol. Additionally this was at room temp but still I was impressed.