Chasing Tayda Powedercoated Screw Holes

[Spiff4565]

It seems with each Tayda powdercoated enclosure there is one hole that is gummed up with excess powerdercoating.

The thread pitch on these holes is M3 x .75. Naturally that is the ONE tap I am missing, but I suspect not having the one tool you need is a universal struggle.

Hope this is helpful!

 

[Locrian99]

I use a different size than that its in a thread around
Here somewhere

 

[Locrian99]

6-32 works for me

 

[spi]

6-32 works for me

same

 

[sticky1138]

This might not be the best practice, but I use a drill on the high torque setting to slowly, carefully drive the screws into the holes. I've done this for maybe 20 boxes without any problems. Just make sure you use a perfectly fitting bit and apply a decent amount of pressure so it doesn't slip and grind out the head.

 

[Locrian99]

This might not be the best practice, but I use a drill on the high torque setting to slowly, carefully drive the screws into the holes. I've done this for maybe 20 boxes without any problems. Just make sure you use a perfectly fitting bit and apply a decent amount of pressure so it doesn't slip and grind out the head.

Ive snapped the screw head off doing this then it gets real fun. I wouldnt recommend, but ymmv

 

[sticky1138]

I remember the good old days when Tayda enclosures came without overspray on the inside and in the screw holes

 

[Locrian99]

I remember the good old days when Tayda enclosures came without overspray on the inside and in the screw holes

So they started offering a masking service, i actually ordered this once. Last batch of ecnlosures i ordered i noticed it was no longer available and i didnt have any issues with the paint in the threads (these were ordered prob mid june ish).

 

[jwin615]

So they started offering a masking service, i actually ordered this once. Last batch of ecnlosures i ordered i noticed it was no longer available and i didnt have any issues with the paint in the threads (these were ordered prob mid june ish).

I think they pulled the option last time they got real backed up

 

[KR Sound]

I think they pulled the option last time they got real backed up

Ya, it’s back now and makes all the difference.

 

[Big Monk]

Ya, it’s back now and makes all the difference.

Yup. Just had a record turnaround on 5 enclosures. Less than a week from ordering to my door with masking.