Does anybody have a good trick for unsticking frozen aluminum We can\'t apply too much force without breaking the whole unit. If it was steel I\'d just heat it with a torch but don\'t know if that would work with aluminum or
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The threads were torn beyond repair, and there was aluminum galled up on the lead of the tap. Hole size was right, feed was right, all the typical stuff was good. So, figured the tap was not made correctly, or something. So, called Regal Beloit, and they said
Unsticking aluminum pistons, another update. After cleaning up the bores, I decided to measure them and found that they are only .0015 over standard so the pistons that were in it must have been turned from the
Thread title is tapping aluminum, but small holes in general also. I think I know the answers to most of these questions but I want to refresh my memory. I found a lot of good info by searching, thanks. Tapping small holes in Aluminum ( 6061-T6
aluminum varies depending on heat treatment 6061 come in T6 and annealed amoung other types. my experience is long chip control can be a problem on a lathe. sometimes higher speeds are not possible on a lathe because of chuck or lathe speed limit.. chip
The invasion of Chinese aluminum into the North American market has definiy kicked up the number of am having trouble machining threads. I wonder how many poor guys got fired before most people where aware of the issue of junk material
Unsticking aluminum pistons, another update. After cleaning up the bores, I decided to measure them and found that they are only .0015 over standard so the pistons that were in it must have been turned from the
I\'m not casting a lot, neither often. I\'m casting more for fun. I started casting aluminum a couple of years back. I bought some natural clay bricks in Home Depot and built a primitive foundry. I don\'t use any kind of cement to glue the bricks together. No, I put them
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is there a secret to tapping threads in maybe some special in the past i\'ve had problems with the tap or die galling and wiping or pulling out the threads as i cut them in aluminum. i don\'t know which brand of cutting oil i\'m using, but i always
Thread forming taps are also known as fluess taps, form taps, roll taps or cold forming taps.They form threads by displacing material without producing chips. Form taps are used on aluminum, brass, copper, lead, stainless steel, carbon steel, cast steel,
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Hi, We do a lot of Hard Coat Anodizing of Aluminum Parts, Mill Spec Mil-A-25 Type III. My question is, as the anodizing builds up the surface of the material, in our case about on each surface, are there over-sized taps available to cut the threads, so
Use proper tapping speed to avoid torn or rough threads. 4. Use lead screw tapper. 5. Use proper tapping machine with suitable power. Use oversize for cutting materials such as copper alloy, aluminum alloy, and cast iron. 2. Use oversize
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Understanding the right speeds and feeds for your tool and operation before you start machining is critical. This blog covers speeds and feeds for milling.. I totally agree. 3.82 is not an To fully promote a deeper understanding of how things work
This list is longer than you might think, and includes wrought and cast aluminum and aluminum alloys, copper, brass, stainless steels, carbon steels, and zinc diecasting alloys. Thread forming is useful for both blind and through holes, and can produce
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Oversize tap for anodizing 2004 We have various products that require anodizing after the part has been tapped. Currently we use a labor intensive process to plug the holes so they don\'t get anodized. Is there a tap that would cut 4-40 threads slightly
tightening it will sometimes break the threads loose. many times i had not been able to loosen something but it would move ever so slightly in the tighten directions which allowed it to move in the other. itnt work every time but sometimes it
Some people like to have one end brass and one end aluminum, although I prefer two brass inserts the end I always use anyway. And, since brass is significantly heavier than aluminum, I find that it feels better. This is a good project to get familiar
Inevitably, just when you want to wash the car or water the garden, you can\'t remove the nozzle or hose fixture. Stuck garden create frustration and strain for homeowners. Short of cutting off the hose and installing a new hose end, trying to separate the
A threaded plumbing fixture such as a shower head, faucet or aerator can become stuck due to mineral deposits that accumulate over time. The same is true for plumbing nuts that
stocks with aluminum bedding blocks i did my savage 10 in an HS and the layer of JBWeld raised the action so the port was even with the stock, raised the tang so it wasnt digging into the stock too. check the pinned bedding post for
Corroded batteries can be a problem. Restricted access to the battery compartment of a flashlight makes the task of removing a corroded battery more challenging. Not only does corrosion from the batteries make a mess inside the flashlight, but the batteries