When people are designing lightweight products, or repairing a worn-out thread, a dependable fastening tool can make a big difference. This is where self tapping threaded inserts can come into play.

The focus of this article is on two of the most commonly used Insert installation methods in thermoplastic parts: heat and ultrasonic installation. As the usage of plastic parts has increased in a ...

This article was updated May 25, 2023. It was originally published Nov. 17, 2009. To put hard, durable threaded holes in plastics, engineers often specify threaded metal inserts that will securely ...