Products & Services
Protocase manufactures fully finished custom electronic enclosures and associated parts from a wide variety of materials and components, in 2-3 days with no minimum order. Protocase also provides expert and affordable enclosure design services.
Heat-Set Inserts for 3D Printing
Heat-set inserts are stock parts that add threads to any part made from a thermoplastic, in order to accept bolts and screws. These inserts are very useful for creating strongly fastened 3D printed parts and enclosures.
Also sometimes referred to as threaded inserts, heat-set inserts work by softening the surrounding material as they are being installed. Once a heat-set insert is installed, the plastic surrounding the insert is locally stronger, and establishes a secure bond between the metal insert and the thermoplastic.
Protocase stocks brass heat-set inserts for your 3D printed parts and enclosures.
Heat-Set Insert Examples:
Stocked Heat-Set Inserts
We stock both short and long heat-set inserts. If you require another type or thread size insert, contact us to discuss your options. We may be able to source it as a non-stock request.
Short Heat-Set Inserts
| Thread Size | Part Number | Maximum Hole Diameter (A) | Minimum Surrounding Area (B) | Tapered Depth (C) | Full Depth (D) | Minimum Hole Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-40 | 93365A120 | 0.153" | 0.344" | 0.073" | 0.145" | 0.145" |
| 6-32 | 93365A130 | 0.199" | 0.438" | 0.080" | 0.160" | 0.160" |
| 8-32 | 93365A140 | 0.226" | 0.500" | 0.098" | 0.195" | 0.195" |
| 10-24 | 93365A150 | 0.267" | 0.594" | 0.118" | 0.235" | 0.235" |
| 10-32 | 93365A154 | 0.267" | 0.594" | 0.118" | 0.235" | 0.235" |
| 1/4-20 | 93365A160 | 0.349" | 0.750" | 0.155" | 0.310" | 0.310" |
Long Heat-Set Inserts
| Thread Size | Part Number | Hole Diameter (A) | Minimum Surrounding Area (B) | Tapered Depth (C) | Full Depth (D) | Minimum Hole Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-40 | 93365A230 | 0.141" | 0.344" | 0.148" | 0.295" | 0.295" |
| 6-32 | 93365A132 | 0.185" | 0.438" | 0.130" | 0.260" | 0.260" |
| 8-32 | 93365A142 | 0.208" | 0.500" | 0.161" | 0.322" | 0.322" |
| 10-24 | 93365A152 | 0.246" | 0.594" | 0.193" | 0.385" | 0.385" |
| 10-32 | 93365A156 | 0.246" | 0.594" | 0.193" | 0.385" | 0.385" |
| 1/4-20 | 93365A162 | 0.321" | 0.750" | 0.255" | 0.510" | 0.510" |
Heat-Set Insert Diagram:
