Another question Ed. What formula are you using to determine what size hole to make, in relation to the OD of the inserts?
Willie
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02-01-2022, 10:13 AM
It's usually specified with the inserts. If it gives a range, use smaller size in softer plastics, larger in harder ones.
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02-01-2022, 10:27 AM
(01-31-2022, 11:37 AM)Highpower Wrote: Bear in mind I am only thinking about replacing inserts that have been broken out vs. installing them fresh in a new housing. My only use would be for making repairs. Years & years ago I worked at a machine shop that made items for the US military, virtually all for the Navy. I do remember some torpedo nose cone parts made from cast aluminum that required some steel inserts. That was the first and only time I ever encountered specs for an item that included thread inserts as part of its manufacturing. All the other times I have used thread inserts was to make a repair. 
02-01-2022, 11:12 AM
(02-01-2022, 09:27 AM)Highpower Wrote: Another question Ed. What formula are you using to determine what size hole to make, in relation to the OD of the inserts? I measured the inserts and guesstimated what the hole size should be and tweaked them if necessary. I went through all of the sizes of inserts I have and wrote down what the hole size should be. Then I tested them in PLA to make sure. The inserts I got didn't specify what the hole size should be. Ed Thanks given by: Highpower
02-01-2022, 01:45 PM
(02-01-2022, 11:12 AM)EdK Wrote: I measured the inserts and guesstimated what the hole size should be and tweaked them if necessary. I went through all of the sizes of inserts I have and wrote down what the hole size should be. Then I tested them in PLA to make sure. The inserts I got didn't specify what the hole size should be. OK, I thought as much. I ordered a small combination set from the same ebay seller you used. I guess I will have to experiment in trying to use them in epoxy too. I have some missing inserts in a couple of my Simpson meters with Bakelite cases where the bosses have broken out. Will have to rebuild new bosses from epoxy since I don't think my plastic 'welding rods' will work. Stan, 99% of my Heli-Coil use has been for repairs as well although I have had made a few aluminum fixtures in the past where I installed them from the get-go because the threads were going to get used quite a bit. Changing hold down clamps, repeated mounting on a tripod etc., etc. Unfortunately my riv-nut sets or welders aren't going to help much on plastics and Bakelite.
Willie
02-01-2022, 02:17 PM
(02-01-2022, 01:45 PM)Highpower Wrote: Unfortunately my riv-nut sets or welders aren't going to help much on plastics and Bakelite. This is your chance to make plate steel cases for everything!
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07-23-2022, 01:02 PM
Got some 1/4-20 inserts for a project so I had to make an installation tool for them.
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