We have all done it, overtightened a bolt and blown out the threads. When a bolt starts to tighten up and then go suddenly loose, you know that the threads are toast and now you have a problem.

Have you ever wondered whether it’s worth the time and expense to install threaded inserts into your 3D-printed projects? [Stefan] from CNC Kitchen did, and decided to answer the question once and for ...

I developed special tooling to install threaded inserts into plastic standoffs I developed special tooling to install threaded inserts into plastic standoffs that are part of small electronic ...

When Fitsco developed a new range of plastic threaded inserts in 2017, the company had no idea that one of the early applications to be found could see it being specified for use at 50,000 feet and ...

Have you ever wondered whether it’s worth the time and expense to install threaded inserts into your 3D-printed projects? [Stefan] from CNC Kitchen did, and decided to answer the question once and for ...

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 ...