Best heat set inserts according to redditors

We found 2 Reddit comments discussing the best heat set inserts. We ranked the 2 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

1. [initeq] #8-32 Threaded Heat Set Inserts for 3D Printing (20, Long)

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[initeq] #8-32 Threaded Heat Set Inserts for 3D Printing (20, Long)
Securely and permanently add metal threads to 3D printed parts
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2. [initeq] Qty 100 M4-0.7 Threaded Heat Set Inserts for 3D Printing

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[initeq] Qty 100 M4-0.7 Threaded Heat Set Inserts for 3D Printing
Easily add durable metal threads to your partsEliminates clumsy "captive nuts" that fall out too easilyCreate more polished, professional productsCorrosion resistant
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Top Reddit comments about Heat Set Inserts:

u/garnetbobcat · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075S1HD5J/

There’s an example that came up on a quick search. I’m sure AliExpress has them, too. “Heat-Set threaded insert” seems to be the description.

https://youtu.be/MoAji1iq_nk

Not a great look in the video, but that’s what I’m talking about.

Good luck!

u/misterataraxia · 1 pointr/Coffee

If you are worried about durability, try using a metallic insert.

Something like this: [initeq] #8-32 Threaded Heat Set Inserts for 3D Printing (20, Long) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076M9P75X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lqJ6BbKKFF75H

Mcmaster-Carr has a range of options of those. If it needs to handle more torque, I found key locked inserts worked well in abs, nylon, and ultem. Steel threaded inserts are the easy fix anytime you have fasteners in a soft material like plastic or even brass and aluminum