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Threaded Inserts for Plastics: Types, Comparison and Selection Tips

This article reviews threaded inserts for plastics, covering press-fit, heat-set, helical, and molded-in inserts. It highlights their applications, benefits, and suitable materials & production technologies as well as explains how to order parts with threaded inserts.

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Top view of a complex injection mold used in plastic manufacturing

Injection Molding Molds: Types, Lifespan and Design Tips

Infographic: Formative Manufacturing Technologies Selection Guide

CNC Machining and Injection Molding to Produce Mechanical Parts for the Electronics Industry

Injection molded black headlight panel with a snap-fit joint

Snap-fit Joints for Plastics: Types, Design, Selection

Basic Injection Molding Articles

Latest Injection Molding Articles

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Flame test on an FDM ULTEM 9085 part

Flame Retardant Plastics & UL 94 Flammability Standards In Parts Manufacturing

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Injection molded parts

Tips to Reduce Cost in Manufacturing with Injection Molding

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Injection molding mold

Differences Between Multi-cavity Mold and Family Mold in Injection Molding

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Mix Plastic pellets

Injection Molding Materials Selection Guide

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Design Tips for Injection Molding

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3D printing vs. injection moulding

Injection Molding vs 3D Printing: Which One To Choose?

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