tapping castings

tapping castings

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20 October 2015 at 15:54 #208617
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i was told i should drill the castings for my mill dry same for boring out motor holder.

do i tap holes dry as well?

am assuming yes.
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20 October 2015 at 15:54 #29546
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20 October 2015 at 15:59 #208618
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Grey Cast Iron can be worked dry for all work so no need for tapping fluid, the graphite in the metal is enough to lubricate things.

Edited By JasonB on 20/10/2015 15:59:17
20 October 2015 at 18:47 #208647
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I find that a brush with paraffin helps the taps cut a clean thread.

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