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From video: Are Our Heat-Set Insert Datasheets Wrong?
Published: March 28, 2026

Video Description

Check out https://www.pcbway.com for your high-quality 3D prints, PCBs, CNC'd, and sheet metal parts! The first 200 customers get $10 off with coupon "PCBWay-CNC Kitchen10" on orders above $30. In this video, I test how heat-set insert hole size actually affects installation and pull-out strength in 3D-printed parts. By comparing dozens of samples with different hole diameters, I find the sweet spot where inserts are easy to pre-seat while still retaining nearly maximum strength. I also share simple test parts you can use to find the right hole size for your own printer and material. Check out our *CNC Kitchen products* at https://cnckitchen.store/ or at our global resellers https://www.cnckitchen.com/reseller Insert Straightener (US Shop): https://cnckitchenus.store/products/insert-straightener-m2-to-m10-2-56-to-g1-9 (Global Shop): https://cnckitchen.store/products/insert-straighteners USB Soldering Iron (US Shop): https://cnckitchenus.store/products/soldering-iron-t90b?variant=48105538846820 (Global Shop): https://cnckitchen.store/products/soldering-iron-t90b Insert Hole Size Calibration Parts: https://www.printables.com/model/1648510-hole-size-test-for-heat-set-inserts Polyholes: https://hydraraptor.blogspot.com/2011/02/polyholes.html German/Deutsche Version: https://youtu.be/cWTPCJSo8ws πŸ’š Support me πŸ™ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cnckitchen Join as a YouTube member! Buy a Bambu Lab printer 🐼: https://geni.us/BambuP1S Buy a Prusa printer: https://geni.us/CNCKPrusa Shop at Matterhackers: http://www.matterhackers.com/?aff=7479 PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/CNCKitchen πŸŽ™Check out my Podcast with Thomas Sanladerer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzUgJrG-w_KQexroYkJR9XQ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnc_kitchen Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnckitchenyt *Chapters* 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Heat-Set Inserts for 3D Printing 01:50 The Problem 03:03 Test Setup 07:13 Sponsor 08:46 Ease of Installation 09:57 Strength Test: As-Pritned Samples 11:46 High-Speed Shots 14:04 Strength Test: Drilled Samples 15:47 Calibration Test 17:00 Verdict #3Dprinting #heatsetinserts #inserts DISCLAIMER: Part of this video was sponsored by PCBWay. FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links