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  1. 05-21-2011, 10:13 PM #1
    Cartel, LLC
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    tapping fluid

    i am planning on tapping (4) 3/4-16 holes 2" deep in 1018 steel. i have some high quality thread form taps that i had made. should i use a tapping fluid on these or just use my normal coolant? the coolant manufacture states that it can be used for tapping but ive only ever done 3/8 max diameter before. never this large.
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  2. 05-21-2011, 10:18 PM #2
    metalworkz
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    I think I would prefer the tapping fluid. I am not sure if the concentration of the coolant will be enough for tapping if used at the regular dilution.
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