What size drill bit do I need for 1/4-20 Heli-Coil?

What size drill bit do I need for 1/4-20 Heli-Coil?

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Insert Size Drill Size Wire Thread Insert Length
1/4-20 6.7 mm 0.250
5/16-18 8.3 mm 0.312
3/8-16 9.9 mm 0.375

What size tap do you use for a 1/4 28 Heli-Coil?

Tap Size: 1/4-28 STI. Drill Size: 17/64″

How do I choose the right size Heli-Coil?

Drill out the damaged threads using the drill supplied in the kit. Drill to a sufficient depth to accommodate the insert length and the bolt or screw being used. Tap the hole using the Heli-Coil tap supplied in the kit. Check the size on the shank of the tap to be sure it is the right size.

What is the smallest HeliCoil?

SPECIFICATIONS

Thread Insert Type Helical Insert
Smallest Internal Thread Size 5/16 – 18
Largest Internal Thread Size 5/16 – 18
Material 18-8 Stainless Steel

What is the smallest HeliCoil size?

SPECIFICATIONS

Thread Insert Type Helical Insert
Smallest Internal Thread Size 7/16 – 14
Largest Internal Thread Size 7/16 – 14
Material 18-8 Stainless Steel

What is the minimum depth for helicoil drilling?

Helicoil Drill Chart The minimum drilling depths shown below allow for the following recommended practices: Countersinking the drilled hole to prevent a feather edge at the start of the tapped hole. 3/4 – 1-1/2 pitch of insert “set down” to allow for maximum production tolerance.

What size do Heli-Coil drill bits come in?

Heli-Coil drilling data – metric METRIC – DRILLED HOLE DIMENSIONS Nominal Minor Diameter Suggested Drill Size Thread Size Min. Max. Aluminum Steel, Magnesium ,Plastic METRIC COARSE M2X0.4 2.087 2.170 2.1 2.1 M2.2×0.45 2.297 2.397 2.3 2.35 M2.5×0.45 2.597 2.697 2.55 2.65 M3x0.5 3.108 3.220 3.15 3.2

How do you calculate helicoil drill data?

Helicoil Drilling Data – Metric For plug Taps 5/16″ or M8 and smaller. F is equal to the insert nominal length (Q) + ½ the nominal bolt diameter + 5 Pitch (allowing for tap chamfer, countersink and maximum “set-down”).

What are Heli-Coil screw inserts?

A distorted thread grips the screw to resist loosening. Without a prong to break off and retrieve, these inserts are often used where debris could cause damage. Also known as Heli-Coil inserts, they have coils that expand once installed to securely anchor the insert.