Tapping and tapping

Tapping and tapping

The function of the taps is to produce internal threads in the holes, this tool contains cutting teeth that allow creating multiple chips, each tap has channels that allow the removal of small chips removed by the teeth, there are taps up to 100 millimeters in diameter .

What are the types of taps?

Tapered taps: reduce the torque required for holes past.

Bottom taps: threading is obtained in holes of total depth.

Collapsible taps: they are used in large diameters, it has the mechanical disassembly, it is removed from the hole without rotation.

How are taps used?

Chips are a problem in the internal threading process, it is required that the chips be removed properly, because excessive torque can break the embedded tap, in addition to using cutting fluid that allows to lubricate the surface, the tap is removed from Periodically every time one turn is made in the counterclockwise direction, two turns in a clockwise direction are returned to remove the small chips, this process is repeated until the threaded hole is achieved.

Where can taps be used?

They can be used in the following machines such as drill lathes, automatic threading machines, vertical milling machines as well as special machines for taps.