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 ...

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 ...

Move marks a significant milestone for the company and supports continued growth across its industrial, MRO, and consumer ...

Threaded inserts from E-Z Lok can now be viewed in an online CAD library that streamlines the design and specification process for engineers, MRO and OEMs by giving them on-demand access to threaded ...

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 ...

There’s a trick in the world of plastic enclosures. The threaded insert is a small cylinder of metal with threads on the inside and a rough edge on the outside. To make a plastic part with a hole for ...