Threading – repair or restore?
If you need to repair damaged or worn threading, you can use a thread repair kit. This kit - containing all the necessary tools - makes it easy to repair broken threading.
If you wish to repair internal threading, it is best to use Phan Coils. See the five benefits of using Phan Coils further down in this blog.
If threading in your workpiece is damaged or out of gauge, internal threading can easily be repaired using Phantom Phan Coils or inserts made from stainless steel.
What is threading?
Threading is a groove or spiral backing made inside a hole to allow a bolt to be threaded in so that it is fastened down. After a while or after frequent fastening and loosening, the threading may start to wear out.
Repairing damaged threading using Phan Coils
Once threading inside a product has become damaged or out of gauge, Phan Coils can be used to restore internal threading inside various materials. At Phantom, inserts like this are known as Phan Coils.
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How to restore threading yourself using Phan Coils
Phantom Phan Coils are available for repairing various thread types (M, MF, UNC and UNF), various thread diameters and in various lengths/tapping depths (1.0 x D, 1.5 x D or 2.0 x D).
They can be ordered separately, although complete combination sets are also available. Combination sets consist of Phantom Phan Coils with matching tap, drill, insertion spindle, threading tool and a practical step-by-step guide on how to restore the threading.
Five benefits of using Phan Coils
The five main benefits of using Phantom Phan Coils are:
- Manufactured from 304 stainless steel (A2 quality), making them stronger than the original threading
- Can also be used as reinforcement in soft materials
- Prevent corrosion when used in steel, aluminium, magnesium and other materials
- Versatile, wide range of applications, including: automotive, aerospace, electronic, medical and general mechanical engineering
- Interchangeable with other brands
TIP: a special tap is required when using Phantom Phan Coils for repairing threading!
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