Dormer drill size iPhone app is first in a series

The 'Dormer Tools Threadsize Calculator' has been designed by Dormer to help engineers and machinists quickly and accurately select the optimum drill diameter needed to create a thread. Dormer's Threadsize Calculator is free to download from the iTunes App store and is the first in a series of Apps set to be launched by Dormer. "There are formulae that can be used to calculate the recommended tapping drill diameter, but as there are numerous different types and standards of taps available, the recommended dimensions can vary, so it is crucial to get this right," explained Thomas Junfors, senior project manager at Dormer Tools. "The App takes the user through each of the various steps and factors to calculate the right diameter for you. "The user inputs the size of their desired thread, selects the process and relevant standard, and the calculator determines the correct drill size to use." A 'Product Selector' App which will promote increased productivity and efficiency by giving users personalised advice on the best cutting tool and operating parameters is currently in development and is due to be launched in 2012.