Tap for the 8-32 screws

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Tap for the 8-32 screws

Post by sandkil »

Hi,
Need your advice on tap for the aluminum 8-32 skrew holes.
The new AE chassis kit #6637 that includes front plate is missing threads on the rear holes.
Is it 8-32 UNC thread tap that is needed and what pitch?
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Re: Tap for the 8-32 screws

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#8 is the size and 32 threads per inch is the pitch. An 8-32 tap is the correct specification.
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Re: Tap for the 8-32 screws

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Frankentruck wrote: Wed Oct 16, 2024 7:18 am #8 is the size and 32 threads per inch is the pitch. An 8-32 tap is the correct specification.
Thank you very much clarification, Frankentruck!
Much appreciated.

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Re: Tap for the 8-32 screws

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The impact drill/tap bits work perfect for this. Just use a standard hex screwdriver bit handle.
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