![]() (Northborough, MA).įorming taps must be applied in materials that cold form well. Tap designs have changed considerably in that time, and speeds up to 260 sfm (79 m/min) are possible with coated taps, according to Emuge Corp. ![]() Since the metal’s structure is cold worked along the thread profile, the threads produced are generally stronger and have a smooth, burnished surface finish.Ĭold forming technology has been used to produce threads for more than 100 years. ![]() Rather, the process displaces the material to generate the thread form. Unlike thread cutting, no material is removed during thread forming. For ductile work materials, thread forming can provide better size control and stronger threads while improving tool life and productivity. The vast majority of threaded holes–more than 90%, according to one supplier of taps and other cutting tools–are produced using cutting taps.īut many of those threads could be produced using forming taps, which can provide multiple advantages. * Values are calculated for Length of engagement of 5xPitch.In the right application, thread forming can boost quality and throughput * Permisable values for thread Class 3A # Description Value (Inch) Value (mm) es Allowance 0 (Ref) 0 (Ref) d Major Diameter 0.3033 - 0.312 7.704 - 7.925 d 2 Pitch Diameter 0.2729 - 0.2759 6.932 - 7.008 d 3 Minor Diameter For calculations of different engagement length use the Thread Calculator * Values are calculated for Length of engagement of 5xPitch. ![]()
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