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 ...

Threaded inserts from Yardley Products Corp. with a coarse diamond knurl pattern ensure better torqueing and pull-out resistance in rubber, plastic and ceramic molding applications, the firm said.

Confounding factors are also whether you’re printing on an FDM or resin printer, what size thread you’re targeting and how often the screw or bolt will be removed. The metal heat inserts are ...