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 ...

Heat-set inserts grant us proper screw threads in any thermoplastic. Simply heat them up, stake them into your part, let cool, and: voila–a screw thread that’s firmly embedded into our part.

and others where plastic assemblies can benefit from permanently installed metal threads allowing for accessibility.The product line includes ultrasonic/heat staking threaded inserts installed ...

To put hard, durable threaded holes in plastics ... in overall efficiency. Machined inserts can be installed using several different methods, though post-mold heat installation is the most ...