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OpenSpecEngineering

Open data for a field built on precision

Tap Drill Size

Tap drill diameter for a 60° thread form at a target percentage of thread engagement. 75% engagement is the standard default — it gives nearly full thread strength while keeping tapping torque reasonable. This is the formula behind the tap drill tables on the Fasteners page.

D major drill Ø tapped hole: outer thread crest vs. drilled pilot hole
Pilot hole (dashed) sized to leave the target % of full thread depth.

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