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  1. 02-19-2021, 04:27 PM #1
    jinboston
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    Tap for Hot Dipped Galvanized 5/8-11 bolt?

    Hi!

    I'm going to tap some A36 steel for a 5/8" 11 Hot Dipped Galvanized bolt.

    I know I need an oversized tap. I've googled and all the documentation I found refers to tapping it .02" oversize.

    But all the oversize taps I can find are .005" oversize.

    Am I missing something here? Thanks!

    -J
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  2. 02-19-2021, 08:23 PM #2
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    Re: Tap for Hot Dipped Galvanized 5/8-11 bolt?

    Hi,
    have you thought of using a thread mill?

    Craig
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  3. 02-20-2021, 03:08 PM #3
    jinboston
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    Re: Tap for Hot Dipped Galvanized 5/8-11 bolt?

    Thread milling would work, but I figure it would be much more expensive, and there has to be a better way. Millions of galvanized nuts get made each year!
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