Abstract: The Program Manager, Supply and Maintenance Systems (PM SMS), along with the Electronics Software Calibration Test (ESCT) Division of Marine Depot Maintenance Command, execute the ...

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 ...

We independently select and share the products we love—and may receive a commission if you choose to buy. When my friend group recently proposed a “craft and resistance” night, I responded with what I ...

Have you ever spent hours perfecting a 3D-printed design, only to struggle with attaching screws or bolts securely? It’s a frustrating experience that many makers and engineers face. Threads are ...

E-Z Lok offers E-Z Coil and thread repair kits designed to quickly repair or reinforce tapped holes in soft metals using durable, corrosion-resistant helical coil inserts made from 18-8 stainless ...

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Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...

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 ...