If you want to make serious assemblies out of 3D printed parts, you’ll eventually need to deal with threading. The easiest way is to make a nut trap that you can either insert a standard nut ...

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Learn the best methods for adding threads to 3D printed parts, from tapped holes to metal inserts, for stronger and more durable connections.

Ford seems to believe theft of fancy alloy wheels is on the rise thanks to improved security systems that make it harder to steal whole cars. So it's working on creating anti-theft wheel nuts ...

My mountain bike, a Reeb Steezl, has a DMLS 3D printed piece where the steel down tube, seat tube, bottom bracket, and rear triangle mount come together. Never thought I'd see DMLS 3D printing in ...

Jeddah, KSA – Ford engineers in Europe have come up with a novel and innovative way of designing anti-theft locking wheel nuts using 3D printing technology. Together with EOS, a leading supplier for ...

A soundwave is saved from a voice recording, converted into a circular pattern, and then used for the indentations on 3D-printed wheel nuts and keys.

Engineers use a “nut factor” to relate a bolt’s installation torque to the tension on it. But they need to understand the friction-related variables that contribute to the nut ...

The UK's Ingredients Show promises to showcase the future of ingredient innovation, from gluten-free tiger nuts to high protein insects; 3D printed food to functional plastic alternatives.