Feb 27, 2008 #1 AlliedAuto Mechanical Sep 12, 2007 27 I'm looking to find out if a 16mm dia shaft will fit through an M18 x 1.5 tapped hole wih clearance?
Feb 27, 2008 #2 eromlignod Mechanical Jul 28, 2006 402 An M18 x 1.5 internal thread has a minumum minor dia. of 16.376 mm, so you've got a clearance of at least .38 mm. Don Kansas City Upvote 0 Downvote
An M18 x 1.5 internal thread has a minumum minor dia. of 16.376 mm, so you've got a clearance of at least .38 mm. Don Kansas City
Feb 27, 2008 #3 satchmo Mechanical Apr 22, 2003 112 Yes, by about a half a mm. Look up the root diameter or tap drill size for M18x1.5 to verify. Upvote 0 Downvote
Feb 28, 2008 Thread starter #4 AlliedAuto Mechanical Sep 12, 2007 27 Just to make sure, M18 x 1.5 is a fine thread? Upvote 0 Downvote
Feb 28, 2008 #5 mcgyvr Mechanical Aug 8, 2006 1,457 yes M18 x 1.5 is considered fine pitch Upvote 0 Downvote
