Types of Holes in Engineering: A Complete Guide to Machining and Manufacturing Applications
This complete guide has discussed the twelve types of holes important in engineering, which are blind holes, through holes, interrupted holes, simple holes, counterbore holes, spot face holes, countersink holes, counter drill holes, tapered holes, screw clearance holes, tapered holes and threaded holes respectively. There are applications to each type in mechanical assemblies and there are manufacturing requirements and considerations that are unique to each design. The CNC technology and the advanced tools are nowadays opening up the realm of making holes with precision and efficiency in various industries and tasks. Knowledge of the type of holes and their characteristics helps in effective designing and manufacturing activities of an engineer as well.