When people are designing lightweight products, or repairing a worn-out thread, a dependable fastening tool can make a big difference. This is where self tapping threaded inserts can come into play.

Threaded insert selection rarely gets the attention it deserves in early project planning. Yet these small components carry significant responsibility in any bolted assembly, holding joints together ...

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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 ...

Fully automated threaded insert installation significantly improves high-volume fabrication of assemblies produced from aluminum, magnesium, and more. In addition to the superior strength, sealing ...

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 ...

Heat-set threaded inserts upgrade 3D printed parts by adding strong, reusable metal threads. This boosts durability, prevents wear, and allows for repeated fastening without damaging the part. With ...