This article was updated May 25, 2023. It was originally published Nov. 17, 2009. To put hard, durable threaded holes in plastics, engineers often specify threaded metal inserts that will securely ...

Assemblies made of plastic or other soft materials often rely on threaded metal inserts to secure fasteners and reinforce joints. Though stainless steel may be appropriate for use in some applications ...

Kennametal Inc. (www.kennametal.com) designed its new UP turning inserts for its Kenna Perfect turning system to have improved turning geometry for stainless steel applications. The company said the ...