Walter has expanded the range of its Thread·tec Omni TD117 Advance blind-hole tap and Thread·tec Omni TD217 Advance through-hole tap. The new additions to the TD117 Advance blin ...

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 ...

E-Z Lok threaded inserts for metal are suitable for repairing or reinforcing threaded holes in soft metals such as aluminum, magnesium, and cast iron. External threads are standard size and pitch, so ...

One of the greatest advantages of designing plastic parts is the vast number of assembly options a designer can apply to his or her design. The most common among these options is the use of screws.