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eBook: Types of Holes in Engineering

Find out the 12 types of holes in engineering and more in this helpful eBook.

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What are the primary types of holes in engineering? What is a hole callout in engineering? What are the main differences between hole definitions? This ebook will answer those questions.

Learn about the 12 types of holes in engineering:

  • Blind holes
  • Through holes 
  • Interrupted holes 
  • Simple holes
  • Counterbore holes
  • Spotface holes 
  • Countersink holes
  • Counterdrill holes
  • Tapered holes
  • Screw clearance holes
  • Tapped holes
  • Threaded holes

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