Historically, the threading of holes has been a fairly straightforward operation, usually performed close to the end of a part’s machining. Once the holes had been drilled, thread taps of the ...

Threaded inserts are great for melting into FDM prints with a soldering iron. The process isn’t so simple for resin prints, since they don’t generally soften with heat. Off course, you can also print ...

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 ...

The CoroTap® 400 is a chip-free solution for blind and through holes in aluminum applications with a stable design, offering a lower risk for breakage. Threading is often the last operation in part ...

The average do-it-yourselfer hates to drill metal, especially steel. We don’t know how many questions readers have submitted and we’ve answered on that topic over the years. Even the most enthusiastic ...

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 ...