M36x4 tap drill size
Use a 32.00 mm drill (32.00 mm) for a M36x4 cutting tap at 75% thread.
| Tap type | Drill | Decimal (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting tap, 75% thread | 32.00 mm | 32.00 |
| Cutting tap, 50% thread (hard material) | 33.5 mm | 33.50 |
| Roll / form tap, 65% thread | 34.0 mm | 34.00 |
- Pitch
- 4 mm
- Major Ø
- 36.00
- Pitch Ø
- 33.40
- Minor Ø
- 31.67
M36x4 tapping speeds and feeds
Feed = pitch (4 mm per rev). Starting points for a general-purpose HSS cut tap:
- Aluminum 6061 / 7075: 190 RPM · 760 mm/min
- Free-machining / mild steel: 50 RPM · 200 mm/min
- 304 / 316 stainless: 30 RPM · 120 mm/min
M36x4 tap speeds and feeds: all materials, form taps and G84 code
Common questions
- What size drill for a M36x4 tap?
- Use a 32.00 mm drill (32.00 mm) for a M36x4 cutting tap at 75% thread.
- What drill for a M36x4 roll (form) tap?
- About 34.23 mm; the nearest standard drill is 34.0 mm. Check your tap maker's table.
Other Metric sizes
Drill sizes from Machinery's Handbook and ASME B1.1/B1.13M; roll tap sizes from the form-tap formula. Tap and insert makers' tables are authoritative.
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