Prototek Fabrication
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We recently completed the expansion of our machine shop to over 6000 sq. feet, so our turn-around times remain among the fastest in the industry! Manager Mike Tilton is available by phone, email or live chat to discuss our increased capabilities and quote your jobs. See our photo gallery for examples of our work.


What's New

Our new Birmingham R-0535H power rolls are the latest addition to our facility, increasing our forming capabilities to better meet your needs.

Prototek Fabrication Resources

Standard Tap pre-drill sizes

Standard Metric
Tap Sizes Pre-tap Tap sizes Pre-tap
2-56 .070 M2 X .4 .063
4-40 .089 M2.5 X .45 .081
6-32 .109 M3 X .5 .098
8-32 .136 M4 X .7 .128
10-32 .161 M5 X .8 .166
10-24 .147 M6 X 1 .196
1/4-20 .203 M8 X 1.25 .265
1/4-28 .214 M10 X1.5 .332
5/16-18 .257 M12 X 1.75 .404
5/16-24 .272 M14 X 2 .469
3/8-16 .312 M16 X 2 .547
3/8-24 .332    


Roll Form Tap pre-drill sizes

Standard Metric
Tap Sizes Pre-tap Tap sizes Pre-tap
2-56 .078 M2 X .4 .072
4-40 .101 M2.5 X .45 .090
6-32 .125 M3 X .5 .110
8-32 .150 M4 X .7 .144
10-32 .175 M5 X .8 .183
10-24 .172
1/4-20 .218