Heat-set inserts are stock parts that add threads to a part made from a thermoplastic. Since 3D-printing relies on oozing plastic out of nozzles, literally every single 3D-printed material fits ...

The former situation, though, is one that [Sean Hodgins] found himself in with regard to threaded inserts. Rather than suffer from the wrong tool for the job, he machined his own custom threaded ...

While not as robust as metal inserts, self-forming threads are a practical choice for many functional designs, particularly in projects where ease of assembly is a priority. Metal Threaded Inserts ...