I am making this page mainly to keep track of relevant links for heat set inserts.
When using them, you should ensure to check that the torque or pulling force you require for the bolt does not exceed the torque-out or pull-out ratings of the heat set insert for the specific type of plastic that it is being installed in.
Using Inserts in 3D Printed Materials
https://hackaday.com/2019/02/28/threading-3d-printed-parts-how-to-use-heat-set-inserts/
https://markforged.com/blog/heat-set-inserts/
Heat Set Inserts and Material Details
https://www.pemnet.com/bulletins_A4/sidata_A4.pdf
https://www.spirol.com/library/sub_catalogs/ins-Testing_and_Performance_us.pdf
https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/metric-bolts-minimum-ultimate-tensile-proof-loads-d_2026.html
https://dental-media.formlabs.com/datasheets/Standard-DataSheet.pdf
https://www.mcmaster.com/94180A363/
Tips
I forget which page I read this on, but there’s a
Installation Video
Follow this video for installing the heat set inserts into 3D printed plastic parts.
Do not use any force when installing it, just let the weight of the soldering iron push it in.
Also, be sure to use the soldering iron vertical rail jig in the bay with the special tip to install the heat set inserts (https://www.adafruit.com/product/4239), there is one in the bay.