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Wes Emerson

Wes Emerson is a technical specialist with Vermont Tap & Die, Lyndonville, Vermont.

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Pipe Tapping: Guide to Taper Pipe Threads
Article October 1, 1998 Wes Emerson
Pipe Tapping: Guide to Taper Pipe Threads
Pipe tapping is one of the more demanding threading operations because taper threads raise alignment, sealing, and tool-load requirements. This guide reviews the tools and techniques used to produce taper pipe threads reliably.