When an L series pin is tightened into the casting they seal on the threads because of the pin is larger than the tapered hole.

A precision tapered reamer is used to make a tapered hole to later receive a tapered pin.

They may be driven into the tapered hole such that removal can only be done with a hammer and punch.

Another option is a tripartite weld where the lug on the anode cable is made of steel with a tapered hole in it.

The endpin fits into a tapered hole in the bottom block.

Boring is used to achieve greater accuracy of the diameter of a hole, and can be used to cut a tapered hole.

A tapered hole can also be made by swiveling the head.

For tapered holes, the cutting tool moves at an angle to the axis of rotation.

The metalworking variety of cup center has a tapered hole rather than a conical point.

The end of the rope is pushed into a tapered hole in the socket, and the fibers are then untwisted to flare them out.