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Title: Pipe tap
Post by: J. Tranter on August 08, 2011, 03:28:08 PM

I need to tap a hole in some aluminum with a pipe tap.. How far in do you need to run the tap to have good threads?

Thank you for the help

John T.

Title: Re: Pipe tap
Post by: DaveH on August 08, 2011, 03:51:03 PM

John,

Is this a straight or taper thread? Is it just mechanical or to seal?

DaveH

Title: Re: Pipe tap
Post by: J. Tranter on August 08, 2011, 07:57:40 PM

It's a tapered 1/2 x 14 pipe tap. It needs to seal.

Title: Re: Pipe tap
Post by: DaveH on August 08, 2011, 08:14:27 PM

John,

See if this helps.
http://www.ctemag.com/dynamic.articles.php?id=59
 :beer:
DaveH

Title: Re: Pipe tap
Post by: J. Tranter on August 08, 2011, 08:38:34 PM

Thank you for the help.