In this video, I replace a plastic handle with aluminum cast ones using a two-part design created in Fusion360 and printed in PLA at a 0.3mm layer height, featuring alignment pins. I discuss the ...

Move marks a significant milestone for the company and supports continued growth across its industrial, MRO, and consumer product markets. E-Z LOK, a division of Tool Components, Inc., and a leading ...

Abstract: Threaded insert assembly is a critical process in automotive manufacturing, with its installation quality directly determining the structural integrity of vehicle components. Due to the ...

The submersible's implosion was an avoidable tragedy caused by cost-cutting, ignoring engineering principles, and a "toxic" work environment. Coast Guard: Engineering Failures Led to Titan Disaster ...

Threaded metal inserts offer a practical solution to improve the durability and reusability of threaded connections in 3D printed parts. E-Z Lok provides a range of press-in and heat-stake inserts ...

March 28, 2025 – Complementing the existing brass line, SPIROL introduced a range of 2024 aluminum press-in inserts for reinforcing plastic components and providing a reusable thread within a bolted ...

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 ...

Adding threads to your 3D prints is a life-changing feature, but obviously there are a lot of trade-offs and considerations when deciding on how to go about this exactly. Between self-tapping screws, ...

The manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, EZ Lok, just announced it will begin to build out a portfolio of both pull-out and torque out test data for the ...