Threaded Inserts: Which ones are best? And why?

[mutantbass]

@Saturn_Corp

Was looking at some threaded inserts, do these look good? the outside threads seem a bit small to grip well but I’m not sure.

Exact ones I use.

@McLovinsQuads

You use the m3 ones? Was looking for something for my trampa board and you guys have this handy thread here! Thanks

Yeah m3 x 6mm.

@Saturn_Corp

As for screws that go into the inserts, I was thinking to choose ones that are ~3mm longer than the inserts to account for enclosure and gasket and countersunk washer thickness. Seem about right?

No other way to know except trying. I ended up using 10mm but depends if you use padding in between.

Mine goes

screw - spring washer - regular washer - enclosure - 1mm foam - insert

Total of 24 screws.

I used m3 as opposed to a larger size because I wanted to take out as little plastic as possible from the enclosure but who knows. probably doesn’t matter.

Also I drilled m4 holes into the enclosure. You would have to be some kind of alignment wizard to be able to use m3 holes in the enclosure and align them perfectly to 20+ m3 inserts. m4 would give a slight leeway.

Be interesting to hear other peoples thoughts.