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What lubricant should I used to roll tap extruded aluminum in the 4-40
to 1/4-20 range?

Thanks in advance.

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Pilgrim wrote:
What lubricant should I used to roll tap extruded aluminum in the 4-40
to 1/4-20 range?

Thanks in advance.

Chuck P.

I just use plain old oil for #8 and #10 but think an EP would be
easier on the torque.
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