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Unread 29-01-2016, 02:40
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Re: Tapping into 3D Printed Parts

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Originally Posted by BBray_T1296 View Post
In the past I have printed a slightly undersized hole then drilled it to a tight tap diameter, then used machine screws to force threads into it.
Someone on my team did that, except he also pointed a heat gun at the 3D printed part before he forced the screw on to soften it around the screw. It worked, but then again he was just making a mount for a computer fan and so didn't need much strength.