What size drill bit do I use for a 6-32 tap?
US Tap and Drill Bit Size Table
| Tap | Fractional Drill Bit | Number Drill Bit |
|---|---|---|
| #5-40 | – | 38 |
| #6-32 | 7/64″ | 35 |
| #8-32 | – | 29 |
| #10-24 | 5/32″ | 25 |
What is a 6-32 tap?
The 6-32 thread starting tap can be used for cutting new threads or to clean up damaged threads in a previously tapped hole. This tap has several tapered threads at the end to guide the tap into the hole and begin cutting threads.
What is drill size for tapping?
A good tap drill is 90% (± 2 pp) of major diameter for fine threads. For metric V threads, the concept of major minus pitch (i.e., the major or widest diameter of the intended screw in millimeters minus the pitch of the threads of that screw in millimeters per thread) yields a good tap drill diameter.
What size drill bit do I use for a 8 32 tap?
#29 drill bit
The 8-32 screw requires a #29 drill bit.
What size is a #6 drill bit?
3/32″
Drill Bit Sizes For Pre-Drilling For Screws Most Commonly Used Sizes In Bold
| Screw Size | Pilot hole size for hardwoods* | Pilot hole size for softwood** |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | 3/32″ | 5/64″ |
| #7 | 3/32″ | 5/64″ |
| #8 | 1/8″ | 3/32″ |
| #9 | 1/8″ | 3/32″ |
What is a 6/32 screw used for?
The #6-32 UNC screws are often found on 3.5″ hard disk drives and the case’s body to secure the covers. The M3 threaded holes are often found on 5.25″ optical disc drives, 3.5″ floppy drives, and 2.5″ drives. Motherboards and other circuit boards often use a #6-32 UNC standoff.
What size is a number 6 drill bit?
Drill sizes to 1″ diameter
| Drill sizes to 1″ diameter Legend Fractional Inch Letter Drill Millimeters Number Drill | ||
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | Inches | Designation |
| 5.1054mm | .201″ | # 7 |
| 5.1594mm | .203125″ | 13/64″ |
| 5.1816mm | .204″ | # 6 |
What size is a number 32 drill bit?
Drill Bit Size Chart
| Size | Decimal Equivalent | Decimal Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| .32 mm | 0.0126 | 1.1417 |
| 81 | 0.013 | 1.1562 |
| 80 | 0.0135 | 1.1614 |
| .35 mm | 0.0138 | 1.1719 |
What drill bit can I use in place of 7 32?
| Drill Bit Hole Diameters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Metric Size | Fractional Size | |
| 4 mm | .1575 | 13/64 |
| 5 mm | .1968 | 7/32 |
| 6 mm | .2362 | 15/64 |
What is the hole size for a 6-32 screw?
Suggested Test Plate Thicknesses & Hole Sizes for Types 1, 23 & F Thread Cutting Screws Nominal Screw Size & Thread Pitch Thickness Hole Size Gage Max Min Drill Size Hole Diam. 2-56 18 .0800 .0760 49 0.0730 4-40 18 .1110 .1070 41 0.0960 5-40 18 .1110 .1070 37 0.1010 6-32 14 .1425 .1385 31 0.1200 8-32 14 .1905 .1845 26 0.1470 10-24 1/8 .1905
What size drill do you use for tap?
Drill Bits and reamers. The two most common methods of creating starter holes for taps are drilling with just a drill bit or drilling with both a bit and reamer.
What is the proper drill size for tap con?
The Tapcon drill bit that is used depends on the diameter of the Tapcon screw being installed. The 3/16″ Tapcon requires the use of 5/32″ diameter bit, and the 1/4″ Tapcon requires a 3/16″ diameter bit.
What size hole to drill for tap?
Drill the tap hole: The size of the drill bit to be used is dependent on the type of spile you are using. Most spiles require either a 7/16 or 5/16 bit. Drill a hole 2 to 2 ½ inches deep.