tapping D2 Tool Steel M2
tapping D2 Tool Steel M2
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What's it like to tap D2 tool steel for an M2 hole? Limited space so using this size.
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RE: tapping D2 Tool Steel M2
RE: tapping D2 Tool Steel M2
RE: tapping D2 Tool Steel M2
Make sure the work is clamped and you only go a quarter of a turn at a time and back off to break the chip...don't get greedy and it will work. I wouldn't go a full 70-75% on the thread, 50-60% Max!
Tapped lots of D2, you sure you want a 2mm threaded hole...thats asking for trouble! I wouldn't do it, I would find another solution....like a through hole and a recessed threaded insert in the bottom side. Keenserts work great for this type of application with a drop of red locktite instead of using the punch tabs to lock it. To use the Keensert you thread a 50% hole not a 70-75% full thread, much easier and safer to tap.
RE: tapping D2 Tool Steel M2