Google "tap drill sizes" and you'll get 19400 results. The formula for that calculation is searchable in Machinery's Handbook, but there are simple charts you will get in your search that can give you the answer for any size you need to know.
Go to google.com and type in tap drill chart.
I use a 3/16 drill bit for that.
Diameter drill is drilling.
There are a few ways of doing it depending on the exact geometry, size, and tolerance. You could drill the hole before cutting the profile that results in the partial entry. You could drill very carefully and slowly, stepping up the drill from a small size to the final size, if the smaller size would enter complete. You could make a fixture to fit over the part so the drill is guided into it. There are low melting alloys you can pour around the area to make a complete entry. You then melt the alloy away.
If they are self tapping screws, the drill bit is as thick as the solid barrel of the screw. If you want the screw to go through easily to have a nut on the other side, then the drill bit is slightly larger than thread size.
no, drill bits do not have shear strength, so that technique would snap them. An end mill could do the job, or more practically, use a drill press, and plunge cut many holes, causing a slot in the material. Other option is use abrasives. A grinders, a cut off wheel, a carbide grinding bit etc to open the slot up to size
Wrong Question... You first determine the hole size required for the mine plan and then based on the air capacity and pulldown capacity of the drill rig you can determine the optimal drill pipe diameter to achieve productivity from the drill. What size is your drill? Air Capacity in CFM, Pulldown Capacity. What size does your drilled hole (diameter and depth) need to be to suit the mine plan (for the drill & blast process)?
I use a 3/16 drill bit for that.
More information is needed as to the purpose of the holes, and what a 'fingerboard' is .
That depends on the material and the size of holes. -I can do that on a drill press with a jig.
A 40mm hole saw is more efficient than a drill bit for holes of this size.
The holes for a pig cooker should be about a half inch to an inch wide. These holes must be drilled into a pipe for the cooker.
Because you presumably want your hole to be the right size, not too small or too big.
Because you presumably want your hole to be the right size, not too small or too big.
Depends which screws you are going to use. I usually use the #6 screws that come with blinds. They need no pre-drilling.
You simply use a 2mm drill bit, or if that is too difficult for you, select a 1/16 drill bit which is extremely close in size . -I consider both of these drill bits very common, so it's hard to understand anyone having a problem with it.
Because you presumably want your hole to be the right size, not too small or too big.
Drill bits are not universal. You choose the size of the drill bit according to the size of hole you like to make.