The E-Z Lok (Solid Wall) threaded inserts are for metal and come in assortment and installation kits. E-Z Lok inserts repair or reinforce threaded holes in soft metals such as aluminum, magnesium, and ...

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 ...

WILMINGTON, Mass., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DB Roberts announces that new PEM® CastSert™ threaded inserts for castings and soft metals are in stock and available for purchase. DB Roberts, the ...

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 ...

There’s a variety of ways to add threaded holes to 3D printed objects. You can tap a hole, but the plastic isn’t always strong enough. Nut traps work, but aren’t very attractive and can be difficult ...

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 ...