3D printing has been a rapidly growing industry that allows everyone from hobbyists to engineers to easily create products and prototypes with a fraction of the investment of traditional manufacturing. This technology allows for rapid prototyping and testing of new designs. While this ease of creation is great, plastic can pose issues when fastening together parts as 3D plastic printed threads are not generally robust enough to handle repeated use.
Threaded metal inserts designed for plastic allow for strong, re-usable metal threads to be put into 3D printed parts. These inserts can be installed in several different ways, ranging from press-in installation (E-Z Press™ and E-Z Fin™) to heat-staking with a soldering iron (E-Z Sonic™).
E-Z Press™ & E-Z Fin™ (Finserts) threaded inserts for plastic offer unparalleled ease and reliability for advanced 3D printing. Their design ensures a quick and straightforward installation process, saving time and reducing labor efforts. Furthermore, the strong hold they provide ensures longevity and reliability in all projects.
E-Z Sonic™ heat stake inserts can be installed with a soldering iron work by heating the insert to a temperature beyond the melting point of the thermoplastic. Holes are printed or drilled and the heat stake insert is pushed into place, melting the plastic around it. E-Z Sonic™ inserts work well with 3D printing applications and products made from similar materials.
E-Z LOK offers both the E-Z Sonic™ and E-Z Press™ inserts in assortment kits that contain a variety of either metric or imperial threaded inserts and matching installation tools.
About E-Z LOK
E-Z LOK is a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood. Inserts for metal include solid wall and helical wire-thread inserts, while inserts for plastic feature press-in and ultrasonic/heat stake designs. Those for wood are die-cast zinc alloy in hex drives for softwood and brass knife threads for hardwood. A variety of kits are available and feature installation tools, drill bits etc.
E-Z LOK is a third-generation family owned and operated company. Founded in 1956, it primarily sells North American OEM’s, end users and the DIY market through local, regional and national industrial distributors.
