Title: (Optional) Determine tap and die sizes.
Course: Introduction to Power, Structural, and Technical Systems (18401) > Section: Performing Cold Metal Work for Agricultural Structures

Determination should include

- using a tap and die chart
  - inspecting the threaded fastener being repaired or created
  - measuring the outside diameter of the thread
  - counting how many threads there are per inch
  - comparing the numbers and thread type to the numbers written on the taps and dies

- determining the type of threads.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What determines the type of threads that are needed?
- Why is the size of drill so important for getting good threads?