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Undersized Hole

Why Do Heat Set Inserts Fail When the Hole Is Too Small?

2026年5月21日 by InsertGuide 工程

Heat set inserts fail when the hole is too small because the insert forces too much plastic outward, creating radial stress, boss cracking, deformation, poor alignment, or layer separation.

Categories Engineering FAQ Tags boss cracking, Boss Deformation, fastening failure, heat set inserts, Hole Size, Installation Temperature, layer adhesion, Undersized Hole

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