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Back-To-Basics: Thread Repair Tools
I-CAR · August 18, 2023
Summary
This article highlights the importance of using proper thread repair tools rather than standard cutting taps and dies, which remove material and weaken fasteners. It introduces universal thread repair tools that automatically adjust to thread pitch and repair threads from the undamaged area outward.
What to do on the job
Use dedicated thread repair/rethreading tools instead of standard cutting taps and dies to restore damaged threads without removing critical fastener material.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessity of specialized thread restoration tools or universal thread repair kits on estimates and supplements, demonstrating that standard cutting taps compromise fastener strength and safety.
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