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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Discover the new E-Z Coil repair kit offering multiple-length inserts for versatile thread repair in metal, plastic, and wood ...