Additional guidelines pre-drilling, tapping and countersinking
In addition to laser cutting and bending, we also provide pre-drilling, tapping and countersinking of your parts. Below you’ll find all the technical details to optimally prepare your drawings.
Precision finishing in-house
From pre-drilling to tapping and countersinking: we provide precise finishing directly after laser cutting or bending, so your parts can be assembled without an extra step.
| What we offer |
|---|
| Precise tapping of threads in various materials |
| Countersinking for a flush fit |
| Flow drilling and form tapping |
| Flanging (collar forming) and form tapping of thin sheet metal up to 1.5 mm thick |
Threads (tapping)
| Thread | Range | Pre-drill diameter |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | M3 to M30 (sheet thickness 1–20 mm) | Ø2.5–Ø26.5 mm |
| Fine (metric) | M5 to M22 | Ø4.5–Ø20.5 mm |
Countersinking holes
| Point of attention |
|---|
| Clearly indicate hole diameter and depth on the technical drawing |
| State the corresponding thread when countersinking is required |
| A 90° angle is used as standard |
Questions about pre-drilling, tapping or countersinking?
Feel free to contact us at info@baxmetaal.nl or call +31 (0)497 555 393. You can send your drawings directly via the contact form.