Taps & Dies
Torn or Rough Thread
Chamfer Too Short Increase chamfer length. Chip Packing Use spiral pointed or spiral fluted taps. Use larger drill size. Galling Use thread relieved taps. Reduce land width. Apply surface treatment...
Torn or Rough Thread
Chamfer Too Short Increase chamfer length. Chip Packing Use spiral pointed or spiral fluted taps. Use larger drill size. Galling Use thread relieved taps. Reduce land width. Apply surface treatment...
Wear
Incorrect Tap Selection Use specially designed taps for tapping heat treated material. Change to a type of high-speed steel tap that contains vanadium. Apply special surface treatment such as steam...
Wear
Incorrect Tap Selection Use specially designed taps for tapping heat treated material. Change to a type of high-speed steel tap that contains vanadium. Apply special surface treatment such as steam...
Selecting Taps
When selecting standard taps for your tapping application, there are three basic factors for you to consider: The Material to be Threaded For optimum results, select taps that are recommended...
Selecting Taps
When selecting standard taps for your tapping application, there are three basic factors for you to consider: The Material to be Threaded For optimum results, select taps that are recommended...
Tapping Hints
You can cut materials up to about half as hard as the cutting tool. Keep Tap Drill sharp! A dull drill can work harden the material you are tapping. Hand...
Tapping Hints
You can cut materials up to about half as hard as the cutting tool. Keep Tap Drill sharp! A dull drill can work harden the material you are tapping. Hand...