Influence of wall layer number around brass inserts in 3D printed specimens subjected to axial pull-out force

Abstract

The use of threaded inserts embedded in plastic parts is very common in variety of industries including electronics, automotive, aerospace, medical, transportation, defense etc., particularly where frequent assembly and disassembly are required. Performed technique of placement the inserts in specimens is heat staking - pressing the heated insert into the mounting hole to melt the material surrounding the insert. Specimens were made of PLA and obtained using a commercial Creality Ender-6 3D printer. The square-shaped samples have dimensions of 20 x 20 x 4 [mm] with a 4.6 [mm] diameter central hole for placing brass inserts with M3 thread.