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 -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Enable your software for Intel(R) Active Management Technology to meet the growing manageability and security demands of your customers. Businesses are taking advantage of Intel(R) vPro (TM) technology - will your software be a part of the solution? Download the Intel(R) Manageability Checker today! http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-dev2devmar _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
