Heat-set inserts are a great way to embed mechanically-strong, threaded parts into a 3D print. For installation, all that is required is an economical soldering iron; something most of us already ...

After establishing a pull-out force on PLA using threaded inserts (205 kg) and tapped holes (163 kg), [Stefan] tested parts printed with Prusament Tough Anthracite resin.

In search of an insert The design team wanted to use threaded inserts, a common practice when putting bolts in soft metals like aluminum and magnesium. Inserts, usually made of a tough metal like ...

Getting threaded inserts into a plastic part, or any other material, is a challenge — whether they are molded in or mechanically inserted. It's no wonder the automotive industry, among others ...