Introducing the M4 x 6 mm Brass Heat Set Threaded Round Insert Nut, available in a pack of 25 pieces.
These brass heat-set threaded round insert nuts are indispensable for assembling components effectively. Unlike traditional manufacturing methods where bolts are tapped directly into metal substrates, 3D printed parts require a different approach due to their unique material properties.
Heat-set threaded inserts offer a reliable solution for assemblies involving 3D printed parts, as threaded holes in such materials can wear out easily with repeated fastening and unfastening.
Designed for post-mould installation into notch-sensitive thermoplastics using heat, these threaded inserts provide exceptional pull-out and torque resistance.
Featuring a threaded interior for secure fastening and exterior knurls and ridges, these inserts facilitate easy installation by allowing the plastic to flow around them when heat is applied. Once solidified, the insert is firmly in place, providing robust resistance against torque and pull-out forces.
Installation:
Tools you need:
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Heat-set threaded Insert Nut
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Plastic Body Part
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Soldering Iron
Preparing the threaded insert:
Use the soldering iron on a low setting to preheat the threaded insert using a shallow tapered soldering iron tip.
Install:
When the threaded insert is up to temperature (should only take a few seconds) apply the insert to the appropriate hold. Apply a very little amount of pressure and the insert will melt the plastic in the hole and allow the insert to be set in place. The plastic will flow around the knurls of the insert. Be sure to align the insert squarely and flush to the plastic surface. Remove the soldering iron when it is in place.
Assemble:
After a few moments, the threaded insert will be ‘set’ within the plastic. The threaded insert is ready to receive the screw’s threads and the parts can be assembled.
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