I am machining a custom heat sink for standard 5.6mm diode; does anyone know the correct diameter hole required to achieve a correct press fit? The heat sink material is copper.
Thanks and regards,
-J
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5.6mm Press Fit Dimension
I am machining a custom heat sink for standard 5.6mm diode; does anyone know the correct diameter hole required to achieve a correct press fit? The heat sink material is copper.
Thanks and regards,
-J
Senior Member
5.56 ± 0.01mm
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That is what I used also. The diode base is pretty soft so it squishes in nicely.
But be careful because copper is also really soft. Mine were made out of brass.
chad
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Thanks for the info.
Onward with construction.
Senior Member
Just a couple of extra data points. I just measured two other press fit housings and they are.
5.56mm
and
5.53mm
chad
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.
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