Calculate Drill Size for a Tap


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Determining your Percent of Thread

MaterialDeep Hole
Tapping
Average
Commercial
Work
Thin Sheet
Stock or
Stamping
Free
Cutting
Aluminum
Brass
Bronze
Cast Iron
Copper
Mild Steel
Tool Steel
60%-70%65%-70%75%-85%
Hard
or
Tough
Cast Steel
Drop Forging
Monel Metal
Nickel Steel
Stainless Steel
55%-65%60%-70%

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