Uploaded March 2020 | Updated September 2026, 48 minutes ago

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In Part 2 of Markforged’s thread testing series, we test the strength of a Helicoil insert compared to a variety of different threads, including printed, tapped, and heat set inserts. We also demonstrate how to install a Helicoil with a Helicoil insertion tool. When installed correctly, Helicoils provide a very precise form of threading, but low strength properties.

Watch the next video in this series: Part 3: Metal Component Strength with Captive Nuts vs Embedded Nuts youtu.be/5tlyrxDIaXY

Watch the rest of the series
Part 1: 3D Printing Threads vs Tapped Threads youtu.be/RTozpse6PSs
Part 3: Metal Component Strength with Captive Nuts vs Embedded Nuts youtu.be/5tlyrxDIaXY
Part 4: Heat Set Inserts youtu.be/-QHrE12EfZg

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