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**GRANTED the whole [[Support the Original Creator]] aspect | **GRANTED the whole [[Support the Original Creator]] aspect | ||
*Also is only [[Semi-Open Source]] (as far as i can tell), so not great there from a "os puritan" standpoint, although this may just be a matter of pedantics (ie contact them and get the license sticker put on the webpage etc) and/or they are doing an [[Open Source After Break Even]] / [[Open Source After Initial Profit]] / [[Open Source After Next Generation]] etc | *Also is only [[Semi-Open Source]] (as far as i can tell), so not great there from a "os puritan" standpoint, although this may just be a matter of pedantics (ie contact them and get the license sticker put on the webpage etc) and/or they are doing an [[Open Source After Break Even]] / [[Open Source After Initial Profit]] / [[Open Source After Next Generation]] etc | ||
*It also uses [[V-Slot Rollers]] instead of [[Linear Rails]] or [[Smooth Ground Rod]] etc, which ''granted it is not an aplication that needs anything better per se, but [[Cheap Linear Rails]] would be better in my opinion at least | |||
*Either way i think it may not make much sense to do this option, but that is just my ( [[User: Eric]] 's take) | *Either way i think it may not make much sense to do this option, but that is just my ( [[User: Eric]] 's take) | ||
Revision as of 03:27, 28 October 2022
Basics
- A Device for Thermal Insertion of Metal Components into Thermoplastic Components
- Allows things like Threaded Inserts to be inserted into Thermoplastics
- More accurate, and efficient, than doing so by hand
- Can probably also be adapted to Thermal Stapling ( Hot Stapling seems to be a more common term?), Heat Staking etc
- Uses a similar mechanism as the Drill Press for the motion, but uses a Soldering Iron like device for heating the custom toolhead (perhaps a screwdriver?)
- May also have use for precisely cutting thick synthetic rope (devices like this are in some marine supply stores etc, but are often out of reach, this with a blade toolhead, and a rope holding+tensioning jig...)
Off the Shelf Options
Utilizing OTS Drill Press Stands
- An Article by FixturFab Showcasing this Method
- A Quick Amazon Search for "Drill Press Stands"
Kits
Vector 3D
- A Video by the YouTube Channel "Vector 3D" Titled "Why did I wait for 100k views before doing this?"
- Older title was "How Fast Can I Assemble... or something, didn't have time to watch it earlier, can maybe find it with the Wayback Machine
- The video showcases their new "VLMP (Vertical Linear Motion Press) – Heat Set Insert Press"
- It is a more standardized/adaptable version of their old design
- Benefit would be supporting their YouTube Channel, and the lack of a need to Self Source Parts
- As of 27/10/2022 it goes for £31.86 to £54.48 For Just Hardware to Everything Included Printed Parts
- At least from a USA Context this seems a bit pricy, especially if shipping/import tax etc is not included in the price
- GRANTED the whole Support the Original Creator aspect
- Also is only Semi-Open Source (as far as i can tell), so not great there from a "os puritan" standpoint, although this may just be a matter of pedantics (ie contact them and get the license sticker put on the webpage etc) and/or they are doing an Open Source After Break Even / Open Source After Initial Profit / Open Source After Next Generation etc
- It also uses V-Slot Rollers instead of Linear Rails or Smooth Ground Rod etc, which granted it is not an aplication that needs anything better per se, but Cheap Linear Rails would be better in my opinion at least
- Either way i think it may not make much sense to do this option, but that is just my ( User: Eric 's take)