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[xirrious]

I agree about the false advertising. But you realize a hand held laser doesn't need all this shit your talking Bout. It seems to me to be overkill. Or are you filling a large gap ? That's where I could see its usefulness otherwise metal on metal provides best heat conductivity. Addingthe third substance regardless of its heat transfer capacity will still add thermal resistance. Food for thought

 

[paul1598419]

Yeah. Anytime you have to use a set screw there is some space, on the side of the screw that should be filled with a heat transferring substance. That is where I plan on using the diamond heat sink compound. If it were pressed into the heat sink, I would totally agree. I have a 3 watt MS-SSW-II 445nm laser that is pressed into the heat sink and there was no need for a heat sink compound. But, I always use a heat sink compound on builds that the module is held in place with a set screw. It works well.

 

[xirrious]

Good it is.A Great idea

 

[paul1598419]

Thanks, xirrious. Not every one will use this type of heat sinking. Probably because it isn't available to my knowledge. Had to make it myself.