Howdy,
On Tue, 30 Jun 2009, Eugene D Abbondelo wrote:
> Hope someone can help with this query. Hope it isn't too simplistic:
>
> I need to make straight-cut outside threads on some B= " steel tubing.
> I can buy the tubing in various wall thicknesses. What would be the
> minimum wall thickness needed to produce good threads that won't weaken
> the tubing using your basic tap and die set?
I may be misunderstanding the question, but cutting threads on any wall
thickness tubing will weaken it, pretty much by definition I think.
Mark
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