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Quick questions on Drilling, tapping and threading metal: twist drill, tap, die - SQA National 5 Practical Metalworking

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Name the tool used to cut an external screw thread on a rod. [1 mark]
What is q2?
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State why a hole is centre punched before drilling. [1 mark]
What is q3?
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Explain the difference between a tapping hole and a clearance hole. [2 marks]

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