Countersunk Holes Stainless Steel Sheets

Countersink tool for stainless steel pics added morning guys have a question about countersinking holes i am making a part for my 14 delta milwaukee wood bandsaw out of 316 stainless steel i went down to the big box store and purchase one of those countersink tools and on the pack it says for wood and metal but the results is not to smooth the original part is on the right which is what i m.

Countersunk holes stainless steel sheets.

4 x 1 in plain 18 8 stainless steel tapping sheet metal screw with flat countersunk head type 100 item 31jn39 mfr. Countersinking is commonly used for holes that need to accept a flat head screw or fastener. They save you time and effort by drilling their own holes and fastening in a single operation. 316 stainless steel washers have excellent resistance to chemicals and salt water.

But when it comes to cutting a hole in a stainless steel sheet then the real game begins. Made from stainless steel these screws are more corrosion resistant than steel and almost as strong. All are beveled under the head for use in countersunk holes. Moreover there are several ways of doing that.

And for that reason you don t have several ways to cut a hole in it. Stainless steel is one of the hardest substances on earth. Choose from our selection of stainless steel sheets including multipurpose 304 stainless steel corrosion resistant 316 stainless steel and more. Quick install thread cutting screws for soft metal.

Install them in countersunk holes and their angled head sits flush with the material s surface. They may be mildly magnetic. We offer 3 different styles of countersinking which is shown below. 316 stainless steel oval head screws for sheet metal.

With good strength and corrosion resistance these 18 8 stainless steel blind rivets create a strong hold in damp and wet areas. No c sink needed no metal removed from the sheet metal and more strength at the area of the screw head. Length is measured from the top of the head. In stock and ready to ship.

18 8 stainless steel washers have good chemical resistance and may be mildly magnetic. When placing an order or requesting a quote please specify the required dimensions based on the diagrams shown on the right side of the picture for each style. After drilling a hole in the table for the screw you will be using and the matching hole in the sheet metal use this punch to make a depression in the sheet metal so the screw head sits below the surface of the sheet metal. 18 8 stainless steel screws have good chemical resistance and may be mildly magnetic.

Also known as dress washers these are machined to be sturdier and provide a neater appearance than standard countersunk washers.