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 ...

When screws or bolts are threaded directly into plastic components, failures can occur due to stripped threads or plastic creep. (When plastic is exposed to static mechanical stresses or elevated ...

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 ...

E-Z Lok, a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, now offers E-Z Lok (Solid Wall) Threaded Inserts for metal; including both Assortment and ...

Abstract: A numerical calculation of technological stresses in a threaded connection with the presence of a threaded insert made of corrosion-resistant heat-resistant steel 08H18N10 in the DEFORM-3D ...

E-Z LOK, a manufacturer and distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, has recently launched an online CAD library to showcase a selection of its products. Built by CADENAS ...

Threaded inserts are a great option for fastening thermoplastic parts. With inserts, parts can be safely and securely fastened using bolts, which means they can be easily disassembled and reassembled ...