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  1. 04-19-2017, 06:01 AM #1
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    M5 6H taps?

    I have to run some parts on my 1100 and the drawing is calling out an M5 6H tap. I guess that has to do with tolerance. Is that just tolerance for the hole or thread? From what I gather this is just a standard hole?
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  2. 04-19-2017, 06:16 AM #2
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    Re: M5 6H taps?

    Google ''metric thread fit class''

    H6 is the commercial standard for a nut.
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    Re: M5 6H taps?

    H6 = Basic Plus 0.0025" to Plus 0.0030"

    According to Google, this is what it says............
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  4. 04-19-2017, 01:09 PM #4
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    Re: M5 6H taps?

    It's a tolerance for the taps. The smaller the number the tighter the tolerance. 6h is what most people use.
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  5. 04-19-2017, 08:07 PM #5
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    Re: M5 6H taps?

    It has to do with the tolerance of the pitch diameter of the thread.
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  6. 04-21-2017, 04:05 AM #6
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    Re: M5 6H taps?

    Thanks, I just got thrown off because I have never seen it called out before especially considering its pretty much a standard tap tolerance.
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