Article no. RC004
Size.M3x0.5
Contents
High Speed Steel Screw Thread Tap M3x0.5 - 1pcs
HSS Twist Drill 3.2mm - 1pcs
Insert Installation Tools No. 4 - 1pcs
Break-Off Tang No. 4 -1 pcs
Stainless Steel Helical Insert M3x0.5 - 25 pcs
About Thread Repairing Kit :-
Thread Repair Kits are used for creating new stronger internal threads in all metals, composites, polymers and other materials by repairing damaged or striped internal threads and regaining the original thread size.
Restore stripped threads easily and permanently with RAPICOIL Thread Repair Kits and master workshop sets. RAPICOIL application-specific thread repair kits make complex repairs manageable and are often the recommended solution by automakers, OEMs, machine manufacturers, the aerospace industry, QC and industrial tool rooms.
RAPICOIL Wire Thread Inserts (also known as Screw Thread Inserts) made from AISI 304/316 Stainless Steel are available in the thread repair kits and sets for permanently repairing tapped holes which have been stripped or damaged due to wear, corrosion, and over-torque. Kits are available in Metric, UNC, UNF, BSW, BSF, BA, BSP, BSC, Spark Plug, and Self-Tapping series.
All kits have a stainless steel wire thread inserts, the proper size drill, high-speed steel RAPICOIL STI (Screw Thread Insert) tap, installation tool and tang break-off tool with suitable Allen key.
M3 x 0.5 | Thread Repairing Kit
Steps to follow to repair your thread
Step - 1
Drilling:- First the damaged thread is cleared with a standard drill. All kits up to 12 mm include correct drill to be used. No pre-dealing is required to repair a spark plug thread if using the special Spark Plug Tap. Important – for using flute less Taps bigger holes are required.
Step - 2
Tapping:- Special STI (Screw Thread Insert) Taps are to be used for cutting the holding thread into the cleared hole. It is recommended to use Suitable branded cutting oil.
Note: Thread and pitch of the tap are to be checked with the bolt pitch and thread before tapping.
Step – 3
Installing the Insert:- Insert is to be placed on Installation tool and the adjustable ring is positioned in a way so that the insert tang is centered in the tang slot. Insert to be winded in with a slight downward pressure until a half turn below the surface.
Step – 4
Tang Removal:- After finishing the above, Installation tool is to be lifted up and tang is removed using the Tang Break Tool provided in kits up to 12mm. For bigger sizes and spark Plug Taps, Long Nose Pliers Are used for removing the tang.
RESULT- THE NEWLY REPAIRED THREAD IS STRONGER THAN THE ORIGINAL.
