The usual way to put a durable threaded interface into a 3D print is to use a heat-set insert, but what about other options? [Thomas Sanladerer] evaluates a variety of different threaded inserts, none ...

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, ...

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 ...

Designed for applications involving plastics, the DeltaForm threaded inserts offer an economic alternative to traditional metal inserts and better torque-out strength than thread-forming screws. Made ...

MaxTite threaded inserts feature a full-hex body design, a thick head, and heavy walls to resist torque-out in demanding, high-load applications. MaxTite threaded inserts feature a full-hex body ...

Keenserts are high-strength threaded inserts made from stainless steel 1.4305 or AISI303. They are passivated according to EN 2516 or AMS 2700. Our Keenserts standard product range contains metric and ...

We have all done it, overtightened a bolt and blown out the threads. When a bolt starts to tighten up and then go suddenly loose, you know that the threads are toast and now you have a problem.