There are So Many Types of Taps, How To Choose?

Feb. 05, 2021

As a common tool for internal thread cutting, taps can be divided into spiral flute taps, edge inclination taps, straight flute taps and pipe thread taps according to their shapes. According to the use environment, they can be divided into hand taps and machine taps.

How To Cut Threads On a Lathe?

Jan. 26, 2021

Internal taps are designated according to nominal size. For example, an M 6 tap means "metric with a diameter of 6 mm".

How To Identify the Pros and Cons of Taps

Jan. 11, 2021

There are many types of taps on the market now. Due to the different materials used, the prices of the same specifications are also quite different.

Machine Tapping Method and Precautions

Dec. 17, 2020

Due to the low efficiency and unstable quality of hand taps, in actual mass production, machine tapping threads with good quality, high efficiency and low production cost are mainly used.

Analysis Summary of 9 Major Problems of Tap Fracture

Dec. 05, 2020

Main materials, CNC tool design, heat treatment conditions, machining accuracy, coating quality, etc. For example, the size difference at the transition of the tap section is too large or the transition fillet is not designed to cause stress concentration, and it is easy to break at the stress concentration during...