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The following chart describes how to determine the size of unified male threads when making a bolt or threaded pipe. The tap drill size for the M10 1.5 pitch is 8.5 mm. This is the size of the hole that will be created when using a tap with this drilling speed. It is important to note that this number will change depending on the specific tool being used and the type of metal being drilled. For example, stainless steel [ 1] will require a different size tap drill than carbon steel. Conclusion a b c d e "Tap Drill Sizes". efunda.com . Retrieved 4 August 2006. {{ cite web}}: External link in |work= ( help) Keep turning until the depth of thread is achieved, there should be no resistance once the cut has been made level and squre to the rod Keep turning until all the way through the material and most of the way through the thread, there should be no resistance once the cut has been made the full distance through the material when turning in or out using the tap wrench.

Tighten up the screw on the die holder to keep the die in place, ensure all the screws fit in the indences in the die. Holding the level and square to the material turn the tap wrench until the first cut into the material has been made. Example (metric fine): For M7.0×0.5, major minus pitch yields 6.5, which at 92.9% happens to be an example that pushes over the outer bound of the 90% ± 2 pp, but major minus pitch is still valid, although smaller drills (6.3mm, 1⁄ 4, 6.4mm) will work well. Place the rod in a vice square and tighten, use a set square to ensure the rod is square in the vice.

M4, for example, means the "standard" M4 thread size: for a bolt, the outside of the thread would be 4mm in diameter, and the spacing between threads (the pitch) would be 0.70mm. a b c d e "Tap Drill Sizes". widell.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2006 . Retrieved 1 September 2006. {{ cite web}}: External link in |work= ( help)

The M10 tap drill size is a standard used for machining threads. It is defined as the major diameter of the thread in millimeters minus the pitch of the thread. The M10 tap drill size is used for both metric and imperial units of measurement. The taps used to create the threads are also marked with the M10 designation. The M10 tap drill size is generally used for holes that are 10 mm in diameter. The major minus pitch technique also works for inch-based threads, but you must first calculate the pitch by converting the fraction of threads-per-inch (TPI) into a decimal. For example, a screw with a pitch of 1/20 in (20 threads per inch) has a pitch of 0.050 in and a 1⁄ 13 in pitch (13 threads per inch) has a pitch of 0.077 in. Your result will only land near a tap drill size (not directly on one). Some prefer to use somewhat arbitrary but reliable formulas like: “Dtap = Nominal Diameter – Thread Pitch”. This formula works for both metric and imperial units, and for all 60-degree threads (all ISO, DIN, UTS, UNC, UNS, and UNF bolts). The first tap drill chart below is in mm and the next in inches. Both are available as a printable tap drill chart PDF as well. Tap Drill Chart (mm and inches) When it comes to tapping holes, the size of the drill bit is important. If the hole is too small, the tap will break. If the hole is too large, the fit will be sloppy and the threading will be weak. For a 10 mm tap, the ideal drill bit size is 11/32″. This will create a tight fit that is strong and durable. However, it is also important to use a sharp drill bit.Turn the handle of the wrench to wideren the jaws, fit the threading tap with with single groove to start. a b c d e "Continuous Drill Bit Sizes". Archived from the original on 19 July 2006 . Retrieved 29 August 2006. Smaller than M4 you readily risk breaking taps in your workpiece (taps are harder than drill bits, so this might mean you've ruined your workpiece). For both of these rules of thumb (85%/90% and major minus pitch), the tap drill size yielded is not necessarily the only possible one, but it is a good one for general use.

Based on the desired nominal size, look at the desired standard column to determine the minimum outside diameter of the component for the threads. The major minus pitch also works for inch-based threads, but you must first determine the pitch by looking at the number of treads per inch (TPI; for example, 1⁄ 20 = 0.050 and 1⁄ 13 ≈ 0.077), and your result will only land near a tap drill size (not directly on one). There are 'non-standard' M4 thread forms, which will have different pitches, which are incompatible with standard M4. For example M4x0.5mm. This would be referred to as "M4 fine", but some people would refer to any M4 pitch less than 0.70mm as M4 fine, so take care! This size can also be used for threads that are finer than those made with an M12 tap drill size. The main advantage of using an M10 tap drill size is that it allows for a more precise thread to be produced. In addition, it produces less wear on the taps themselves. Which Drill is Used for Tapping 10 mm Tap?The table below shows the drill hole sizes for standard metric (coarse) threads and metric fine threads. Metric & Metric Fine Tap Drill Chart Ø In manufactured parts, holes with female screw threads are often needed; they accept male screws to facilitate the building and fastening of a finished assembly. One of the most common ways to produce such threaded holes is to drill a hole of appropriate size with a drill bit and then tap it with a tap. Each standard size of female screw thread has one or several corresponding drill bit sizes that are within the range of appropriate size—slightly larger than the minor diameter of the mating male thread, but smaller than its pitch and major diameters. Such an appropriately sized drill is called a tap drill for that size of thread, because it is a correct drill to be followed by the tap. Many thread sizes have several possible tap drills, because they yield threads of varying thread depth between 50% and 100%. Usually thread depths of 60% to 75% are desired. a b c d e "NC, NF, NEF to one inch in diameter". Sizes.com. Archived from the original on 29 September 2006 . Retrieved 1 September 2006. {{ cite web}}: External link in |work= ( help) Regarding the proportion of tap drill to thread major diameter, for standard V threads ( ISO V thread and UTS V thread), there are several rules of thumb with strong predictive power:

a b c d e "Decimal Equivalents". Ohio State University. Archived from the original on 2 September 2006 . Retrieved 29 August 2006. {{ cite web}}: External link in |work= ( help)Unfortunately, due to the shape it can’t create a thread all the way to the end of the hole. So next comes the bottoming tap that has the capacity to do this. However, the bottoming tap cannot start the threading on an uncut hole, so it can only take part in the cutting process as the second or third tap. The taper tap is only used in certain situations such as when the material is very hard or the hole is too small. The taper tap features a smooth diameter transition that allows for a less aggressive cutting action. This minimises the risk of damaging the drilled hole. If the taper needs to go first, the intermediate tap follows second and the thread is finished with the bottoming tap. Thread Geometry And Drilling The Hole