When the tool you need doesn’t exist, you have to make it yourself. Come to think of it, even if the tool exists, it’s often way more fun to make it yourself. The former situation, though, is one that ...

The usual way to put a durable threaded interface into a 3D print is to use a heat-set insert, but what about other options? [Thomas Sanladerer] evaluates a variety of different threaded inserts, none ...

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 ...