On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:29:12 -0700, you wrote:

>I avoid making any design that has blind holes. One option I have done
>with aluminum parts is to put screws or bolts into the hole and weld the
>back of the hole shut, then remove the fasteners. Another is to thread
>an Allen head set screw with thread locker/sealant flush with the far
>side. 

?? Not very practical, and often impossible.

>Otherwise, one needs to put plenty of run-off space in the hole,
>then find a practical way to clean it out.

Use the correct type of tap and blow out and/or wash out any remaining
chips.

Blind tapped holes are everyday occurrences commercially, its not a
problem.

Steve Blackmore
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