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Must the Pilot Hole Depth for Threads Strictly Follow Design Manual Standards?

A technician recently reached out to ask how deep the pilot hole should be drilled for tapped holes.As shown in the diagram: A = actual thread engagement length, C = effective thread depth, B = pilot ...

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Must the Pilot Hole Depth for Threads Strictly Follow Design Manual Standards?