This article was updated Jan. 17, 2023. It was originally published Oct. 21, 2004. Using the correct thread is critical for proper mating and replacing hydraulic fittings. First and foremost, it is a ...

Emuge developed a new flute form it explained is well suited to materials like aluminum and carbon and stainless steels that produce long strings of chips. A line of NPT taper pipe taps introduced ...

Twist drills do not make accurately sized or good finish holes; a reamer of some type is often used to cut the final size and finish. A reamer will not make the original hole; it will only enlarge a ...