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Rule of Thumb Regarding Sheet metal

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FrancoisY

FrancoisY

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Nov 10, 2023
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Hello,

I am new to sheet metal. I was wondering if sheet metal holes can be reused if already been use. Lets say for example, it shall use the same screw size, but of a different screw. How about Self-tapping screws that are trilobular?

I appreciate the guidance. If any other notes or tips, please do help me understand more. Thank you
 
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Thread aren't formed in typical sheet metal applications - the screw pitch is larger than the metal thickness.
 
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It's theoretically possible; old-fashioned electronics used to use sheet metal chassis and if one were careful about torquing, the assemblies could be reassembled many times.

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