How to select the pre drill for tap?

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Accepted Answer

The pre drill for tap should be selected based on the material being drilled and the size of the tap.

Consider the material being drilled: Different materials require different pre drill sizes. So, it is important to know the material before selecting the pre drill.
Refer to tap drill charts: Tap drill charts provide recommended pre drill sizes for different tap sizes and materials. These charts can be found in machining handbooks or online.
Calculate the pre drill size: In some cases, the pre drill size can be calculated using formulas or equations based on the tap size and material properties.
Consider the tap type: Different types of taps, such as spiral point taps or spiral flute taps, may require different pre drill sizes.
Test and adjust: It is always a good practice to test the pre drill size on a scrap piece of material before drilling the actual workpiece. Adjustments can be made based on the results.
Example: For a 1/4-20 UNC tap in aluminum, a recommended pre drill size would be #7 (0.2010 inches).

Accepted Answer

Dipende upon tap diameter and pitch( if M16 x 1.5) drill diameter is dia 14.5

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