Tapping - Revision history

Metalmeltr at 15:29, 27 December 2010

2010-12-27T15:29:54Z

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	==='''The Process'''===		==='''The Process for metal'''===
	~~#For metal'''Bold text'''~~
	#Mark and drill an appropriately sized hole		#Mark and drill an appropriately sized hole
	#*The hole should be in an area where fittings or pipe overlap (double thickness)[[Image:ReltonRapidTap.jpg\|right\|thumb\|An appropriate cutting fluid for tapping holes. It is usually available at tool stores. ]]		#*The hole should be in an area where fittings or pipe overlap (double thickness)[[Image:ReltonRapidTap.jpg\|right\|thumb\|An appropriate cutting fluid for tapping holes. It is usually available at tool stores. ]]
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	#*For tapered threads, stop as soon as the entire length of the hole is threaded		#*For tapered threads, stop as soon as the entire length of the hole is threaded

			'''Process for plastic'''

			When taping into plastic a pipe tap is unessasary.

			#Drill hole slightly smaller than your fitting.
			#Hold your fitting with a wrench and slowly turn it into the plastic, be sure to keep it straight.
			#After the fitting is threaded in completly remove the fitting.
			#Wrap teflon tape around the threads
			#Thread the fitting back into your hole.

	== external links ==		== external links ==
	[http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Tap wikihow's article on tapping]		[http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Tap wikihow's article on tapping]
	[[Category:Construction methods]]		[[Category:Construction methods]]

Metalmeltr at 15:22, 27 December 2010

2010-12-27T15:22:41Z

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	==='''The Process'''===		==='''The Process'''===
			#For metal'''Bold text'''
	#Mark and drill an appropriately sized hole		#Mark and drill an appropriately sized hole
	#*The hole should be in an area where fittings or pipe overlap (double thickness)[[Image:ReltonRapidTap.jpg\|right\|thumb\|An appropriate cutting fluid for tapping holes. It is usually available at tool stores. ]]		#*The hole should be in an area where fittings or pipe overlap (double thickness)[[Image:ReltonRapidTap.jpg\|right\|thumb\|An appropriate cutting fluid for tapping holes. It is usually available at tool stores. ]]

Benstern: spelling

2007-06-05T16:57:32Z

spelling

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	==='''Types of Threads'''===		==='''Types of Threads'''===

	There are a few ~~diffent~~ thread systems that are used in spudgun construction		There are a few different thread systems that are used in spudgun construction

	*NPT (National Pipe Taper)		*NPT (National Pipe Taper)
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	==='''The Process'''===		==='''The Process'''===

	#Mark and drill an ~~appropriatly~~ sized hole		#Mark and drill an appropriately sized hole
	#*The hole should be in an area where fittings or pipe overlap (double thickness)[[Image:ReltonRapidTap.jpg\|right\|thumb\|An appropriate cutting fluid for tapping holes. It is usually available at tool stores. ]]		#*The hole should be in an area where fittings or pipe overlap (double thickness)[[Image:ReltonRapidTap.jpg\|right\|thumb\|An appropriate cutting fluid for tapping holes. It is usually available at tool stores. ]]
	#*Find correct hole size with a [http://www.engineersedge.com/tap_drill_chart.htm Tap/Drill Chart]		#*Find correct hole size with a [http://www.engineersedge.com/tap_drill_chart.htm Tap/Drill Chart]

Boilingleadbath: +external link

2007-05-14T21:14:35Z

+external link

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	*[[Safety valve]]s		*[[Safety valve]]s
	*Other		*Other


	==='''Types of Threads'''===		==='''Types of Threads'''===
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	*NF (National Fine)		*NF (National Fine)
	*NC (National Course)		*NC (National Course)


	==='''The Process'''===		==='''The Process'''===
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	#*Apply downward pressure while slowly turning the tap clockwise 180 degrees, then back out 90 degrees counterclockwise to clear the chips		#*Apply downward pressure while slowly turning the tap clockwise 180 degrees, then back out 90 degrees counterclockwise to clear the chips
	#*For tapered threads, stop as soon as the entire length of the hole is threaded		#*For tapered threads, stop as soon as the entire length of the hole is threaded


			== external links ==
			[http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Tap wikihow's article on tapping]
	[[Category:Construction methods]]		[[Category:Construction methods]]

DK at 22:55, 18 April 2006

2006-04-18T22:55:48Z

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	*Other		*Other

	===Types of ~~threads~~===		==='''Types of Threads'''===

	There are a few diffent thread systems that are used in spudgun construction		There are a few diffent thread systems that are used in spudgun construction
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	*NC (National Course)		*NC (National Course)

	===The ~~process~~===		==='''The Process'''===

	#Mark and drill an appropriatly sized hole		#Mark and drill an appropriatly sized hole

DK: /* The process */

2006-04-18T22:00:28Z

The process

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	#Cut the threads		#Cut the threads
	#*Be careful to keep the tap straight or you will end up with crooked threads		#*Be careful to keep the tap straight or you will end up with crooked threads
	#*When tapping plastic (or any other material) be sure to use an appropriate ~~cutting fluid such as~~ [http://www.relton.com/html/cutfluid2003.html RapidTap® ]		#*When tapping plastic (or any other material) be sure to use an appropriate [http://www.relton.com/html/cutfluid2003.html cutting fluid] such as RapidTap® made by [http://www.relton.com/ Relton].
	#*Apply downward pressure while slowly turning the tap clockwise 180 degrees, then back out 90 degrees counterclockwise to clear the chips		#*Apply downward pressure while slowly turning the tap clockwise 180 degrees, then back out 90 degrees counterclockwise to clear the chips
	#*For tapered threads, stop as soon as the entire length of the hole is threaded		#*For tapered threads, stop as soon as the entire length of the hole is threaded
	[[Category:Construction methods]]		[[Category:Construction methods]]

DK at 21:54, 18 April 2006

2006-04-18T21:54:47Z

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	There are a few diffent thread systems that are used in spudgun construction		There are a few diffent thread systems that are used in spudgun construction

	*[[NPT]] (National Pipe Taper)		*NPT (National Pipe Taper)
	*BSP (British Standard Pipe)		*BSP (British Standard Pipe)
	*NF (National Fine)		*NF (National Fine)

DK at 21:53, 18 April 2006

2006-04-18T21:53:30Z

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	#Mark and drill an appropriatly sized hole		#Mark and drill an appropriatly sized hole
	#*The hole should be in an area where fittings or pipe overlap (double thickness)[[Image:ReltonRapidTap.~~gif~~\|right\|thumb\|An appropriate cutting fluid for tapping holes. It is usually available at tool stores. ]]		#*The hole should be in an area where fittings or pipe overlap (double thickness)[[Image:ReltonRapidTap.jpg\|right\|thumb\|An appropriate cutting fluid for tapping holes. It is usually available at tool stores. ]]
	#*Find correct hole size with a [http://www.engineersedge.com/tap_drill_chart.htm Tap/Drill Chart]		#*Find correct hole size with a [http://www.engineersedge.com/tap_drill_chart.htm Tap/Drill Chart]
	#Insert the tap into the tap wrench		#Insert the tap into the tap wrench

DK at 21:49, 18 April 2006

2006-04-18T21:49:39Z

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	#Mark and drill an appropriatly sized hole		#Mark and drill an appropriatly sized hole
	#*The hole should be in an area where fittings or pipe overlap (double thickness)[[Image:ReltonRapidTap.gif\|right\|thumb\|~~250ps\|A set of pipe taps~~]]		#*The hole should be in an area where fittings or pipe overlap (double thickness)[[Image:ReltonRapidTap.gif\|right\|thumb\|An appropriate cutting fluid for tapping holes. It is usually available at tool stores. ]]
	#*Find correct hole size with a [http://www.engineersedge.com/tap_drill_chart.htm Tap/Drill Chart]		#*Find correct hole size with a [http://www.engineersedge.com/tap_drill_chart.htm Tap/Drill Chart]
	#Insert the tap into the tap wrench		#Insert the tap into the tap wrench

DK at 21:44, 18 April 2006

2006-04-18T21:44:57Z

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	#Mark and drill an appropriatly sized hole		#Mark and drill an appropriatly sized hole
	#*The hole should be in an area where fittings or pipe overlap (double thickness)		#*The hole should be in an area where fittings or pipe overlap (double thickness)[[Image:ReltonRapidTap.gif\|right\|thumb\|250ps\|A set of pipe taps]]
	#*Find correct hole size with a [http://www.engineersedge.com/tap_drill_chart.htm Tap/Drill Chart]		#*Find correct hole size with a [http://www.engineersedge.com/tap_drill_chart.htm Tap/Drill Chart]
	#Insert the tap into the tap wrench		#Insert the tap into the tap wrench