Are there any alternatives to threaded inserts?
Are there any alternatives to threaded inserts?
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Rethreaders |
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Rethreaders are used to straighten and clear female threads with small amounts of damage. They cannot provide the added strength or quality threads of a threaded insert, however. | |||
Taps |
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Taps are the tool used to create threaded holes in the first place. When repairing an existing screw hole, a tap can be used, but in order to create working threads, the size of the hole must be increased. This changes the size of the male threaded item needed to fill the hole. | |||
