Sometimes, when making a 3D printed object, plastic just isn’t enough. Probably the most common addition to our prints is the ubiquitous brass threaded inset, which has proven its worth time and again ...

Threaded fasteners are a necessity for almost any mechanical device. When making changes to a machine, one can add threads by tapping the part itself, or by using a nut. A nut can even be welded to a ...

The insert installs in thermoplastics for improved thread strength. The Tri-Step threaded aluminum insert enables fastening with thermoplastics. It is lead free and has 1/3rd the weight of brass and ...

Insert technology has been applied to carbide thread chasers. The need for carbide thread chasers grew as screw machine operators turned to new, harder materials to meet their customers' needs. Now, ...

Adding threads to your 3D prints is a life-changing feature, but obviously there are a lot of trade-offs and considerations when deciding on how to go about this exactly. Between self-tapping screws, ...

Engineers at General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, Mich., faced a challenge when designing the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle for the U. S. Marine Corps. The amphibious combat craft needed ...