2007-05-09 11:36:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
to put threads on bolts you use a die.. there are tap and die sets. the taps are to clean holes the bolt goes in and the die cleans the threads on the bolt.... and a good die will make new threads for you..and these are so brittle,you brake one of these and you have a super headache..
2007-05-09 11:43:15 · answer #1 · answered by jcr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can use a tap and die to cut threads, but its not easy. Tap is easiest to cut threads in a hole. A die is used to cut threads on a bolt. It is easier to repair threads and extend already cut threads. I've heard of people using a lathe to cut threads, but I know little about this technique. Most bolts are rolled in a specialized machine to produce the thread. I my experience it is easiest to buy the bolt you need, cut the threads you need in mild steel and have a machine shop do anything harder.
2007-05-09 11:48:31 · answer #2 · answered by sonnie_b 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
taps cut threads in holes....so can be used to make nuts..
the tap is "screwed" in to the hole & cuts the thread as it goes...you need to back off the tap every turn or two ..this helps keep the 'swarfe" clear of the tap..
Dies or Die nuts are used to cut threads on bar stock...so can be used to make bolts...the also should be backed of every turn or two...
cutting oil is used on the taps & dies to help lubricate the cutting action..this will give a better thread..( any oil will do if you dont have cutting oil)...
taps & dies are not overly exspensive...but you should buy good quality ones...( they last longer & do a better job of cutting the thread)
you can also screw cut on a lathe...
if you need info on this email me...
2007-05-09 13:01:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a die is used for screws and bolts,a tap for nuts or something your going to put a screw or bolt in.if your going to try to repair a hardened bolt or nut your probably going to break your tool.they do make taps and die`s for hard parts,but there not cheap.
2007-05-09 12:05:24 · answer #4 · answered by eric m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Im guessing but probably a lathe, automatic in a fatcory would produce lots.
2007-05-13 06:29:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a tooling die
2007-05-09 11:55:12 · answer #6 · answered by david j k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a threader
2007-05-09 11:43:43 · answer #7 · answered by mernieinc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taps and dies
2007-05-09 11:44:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A die.
2007-05-09 11:41:10 · answer #9 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋