by Chris Anjel | Sep 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Inserts and heat-set hardware show up on a surprising number of RFQs — threaded brass inserts for 3D printed enclosures, press-fit dowel pins for CNC fixtures, helical inserts for soft aluminum, even captive nuts for sheet metal assemblies. They’re small line items...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Inserts — heat-set, press-fit, ultrasonic, or molded-in — are standard in 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding. Yet many shops still quote them as a simple line item: hardware cost plus a flat labor adder. That approach leaves money on the table and...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most quoting workflows handle raw material and machine time well. They stumble when a part needs embedded hardware — heat-set inserts, press-fit pins, captive nuts, or overmolded fasteners. These features introduce sourcing lead times, installation labor, scrap risk,...
