N-Works Heat Insert Press

A heat press using the PLS48C1 Soldering Iron from Parkside.

!Important!

When pushing down, grab the whole sled! Grabbing only the soldering iron can make the press tip over.

Soldering Iron info:

The PLS48C1 is discontinued by Parkside and I can't check if the PLS48D2(current version) fits. The Felicidade Soldering Iron fits as well. To install the Felicidade replacement push it in before sliding the sled on the rods. Fixate it with 3 M5X5mm flat-tip set screws through the already existing holes in the sled. When choosing the Felicidade option you won't need the following parts: Housing; Cable Plate; Lid. Since these are used to hold the Parkside electronics

Sourcing guide:  OneDrive sheet

Assembly guide: Youtube

Parts needed:

Soldering Iron:

Part

Quantity

Comment

Sourcing Tip

Price

Source

Parkside PLS48C1

1

Discontinued but still can be found used

???€

or

Felicidade

1

Fits as well. Check description for install instructions.

18,99€

Amazon

Hardware:

Part

Quantity

Comment

Sourcing Tip

Price

Source

Alu Extrusion 160mm

1

Can be wider. Printed parts need at least 160mm to grip completely.

2,95€

myAluprofil

Alu Extrusion 300mm

1

Can be changed alongside the rods. Limits the up/down travel.

4,33€

myAluprofil

Rods 8X320mm

2

Can be changed alongside Alu Extrusion 300mm. Limits the up/down travel.

9,59€

Aliexpress

Bearings LM8LUU 5X15X45mm

2

Remember to lubricate them to reduce wear.

2,89€

Aliexpress

Screws M6X12mm

34

Better Source from local Hardware store. MC Master-Carr link contains pack of 100Pcs.

9,29€

mcMaster-Carr

Nuts M6

30

28Pcs work as well since 2 Nuts in the housing ankers aren't used.

Better Source from local Hardware store. MC Master-Carr link contains pack of 100Pcs.

2,67€

mcMaster-Carr

Flat-Tip Set Screw M5X5mm

3

You only need these when choosing the Felicidade Soldering Iron.

Better Source from local Hardware store. MC Master-Carr link contains pack of 100Pcs.

9,50€

mcMaster-Carr

Spring

1

I used an old Bowden Extruder spring.

Length: 20mm

Wire diameter: 1,2mm

Outer diameter: 9mm

1,55€

Aliexpress

Printed Part:

Part

Quantity

Comment

Sourcing Tip

Anker X1

2

Print with support.

Print yourself or order from N-Works

Anker X3

10

Print with support.

Print yourself or order from N-Works

Bottom

1

Print with support.

Print yourself or order from N-Works

Cable Clip

1

Can be split to fit smaller printers with no worrys.

Print yourself or order from N-Works

Cable Plate

1

Print as is.

Print yourself or order from N-Works

Chain Base

1

Print with support.

Print yourself or order from N-Works

Chain Clip

13

Print as is.

Print yourself or order from N-Works

Chain End

1

Print as is.

Print yourself or order from N-Works

Chain Link

12

Print as is.

Print yourself or order from N-Works

Corner

2

Print as is.

Print yourself or order from N-Works

Housing

1

Print with support.

Print yourself or order from N-Works

Lid

1

Print with support.

Print yourself or order from N-Works

Sled

1

Print with support.

Print yourself or order from N-Works

Stopper

1

Print with support.

Print yourself or order from N-Works

Top

1

Print with support.

Print yourself or order from N-Works

Tips:

Put the Bearings in the freezer  a good time before assembly to make it easier.