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Old 05-22-20 | 03:11 PM
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A Helicoil will make stronger threads than the original aluminum ones. Helicoil installation is commonly done in new work where stronger more wear-resistant threads are desired than can be obtained in aluminum alloys.
Chasing threads can only reform the distorted thread form and help avoid future cross-threading, the weakness from displaced or missing metal will remain.
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