The Coal Man
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Hi,
Will a 7.0mm hole in round aluminium tube be OK to tap with an M8 x 1.25 thread? The correct hole size for tapping the thread is listed as 6.8mm. I can get aluminium round tube with 7.0mm inner diameter off the shelf which saves buying thicker wall tube and drilling out to 6.8mm
The threads will will be to locate the tube in place rather than load bearing.
Thank You
Will a 7.0mm hole in round aluminium tube be OK to tap with an M8 x 1.25 thread? The correct hole size for tapping the thread is listed as 6.8mm. I can get aluminium round tube with 7.0mm inner diameter off the shelf which saves buying thicker wall tube and drilling out to 6.8mm
The threads will will be to locate the tube in place rather than load bearing.
Thank You