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Machining Tip #1 - Threading
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MACHINING TIP / Threading
When forming a thread, the tapping hole size depends on the work-piece material being drilled, the cutting conditions selected and the equipment used.
If material is pushed up at the thread entry by the tap and/or the life of the tap is too short, select a slightly larger drill diameter. If the profile of the thread formed is insufficient, then select a slightly smaller drill diameter.
Machining Tips from Dormer - Threading
When forming a thread, the tapping hole size depends on the work-piece material being drilled, the cutting conditions selected and the equipment used.If material is pushed up at the thread entry by the tap and/or the life of the tap is too short, select a slightly larger drill diameter. If the profile of the thread [...]
Make excellent threads with your hand taps
Although it looks simple, there’s a lot of adverse situations that might happen while using hand taps to make threads on holes. Follow this tips to get excellent threads every time.Know your drill bitStore your taps with their respective drill bits. If the hole is too big then you’ll have shallow threads and they can get damaged quicker. It can [...]