Originally Posted by
dsbrantjr
Keep in mind that an ordinary cutting tap will only remove material so might leave the hole oversized. If you could obtain a thread-forming tap like this one:
3mm x 5 Metric HSS Thread Forming Tap M3 x 0 5mm Pitch | eBay
or use a well-oiled non-stainless screw as a chaser (stainless tends to gall) you might have better success.
Thanks, I don't think I've encountered those yet.
You might also be able to tap the screw hole out oversized, and use a different screw.