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Tapping and Threading

This document discusses tapping and threading processes. It aims to explain tapping, identify tap types, and differentiate thread classes. The key points are: 1) Tapping is the process of cutting internal threads using taps, while threading cuts external threads using dies. 2) Taps come in taper, plug, and bottoming types for starting and finishing threads in through or blind holes. 3) Proper tap drill size, sharp taps, cutting fluids, and careful technique are needed to safely and effectively cut threads.

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Tapping and Threading

This document discusses tapping and threading processes. It aims to explain tapping, identify tap types, and differentiate thread classes. The key points are: 1) Tapping is the process of cutting internal threads using taps, while threading cuts external threads using dies. 2) Taps come in taper, plug, and bottoming types for starting and finishing threads in through or blind holes. 3) Proper tap drill size, sharp taps, cutting fluids, and careful technique are needed to safely and effectively cut threads.

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MODULE OBJECTIVES

After the completion of this module, student should be able to:


Explain the tapping process. Explain the threading process. Differentiate between thread classes

Identify the tap types.


Explain the tapping and threading procedure. Use the tapping and threading tools to create a tap and a thread.

INTRODUCTION
One of the most effective ways to fasten two or more components is through the use of screws or bolts, secured in properly threaded holes. This method of fastening is more robust then other fastening methods, allowing repeated assembly and dismantling via simple screwing and unscrewing of the screw. Screw Bolts Nut

TAPPING AND THREADING


Tapping is the process of producing threads in a metal
using certain tools.

A thread is a spiral or helical ridge found on nuts and

bolts.

Thread is specified by the diameter and the pitch


(number of threads per millimeter) Tapping

Threading

HAND THREADING SAFETY


Chips produced by hand threading are sharp and should be cleaned by using a brush or piece of cloth. Do not use compressed air to remove the metal chips.

Newly-cut external threads are very sharp. Again use a brush or cloth to clean them. Wash your hands after using cutting fluids or oils.
Have cuts treated by a qualified person. Be sure the die is clamped firmly in the die stock. If not, it can fall from the holder and cause injury. Broken tap have very sharp edges and are very dangerous. An

extra care should be taken in dealing with broken taps.

THREADS STANDARDS
There are many types of threads used in different applications. The most frequently used standard is the ISO standard that is shown in the figure

F: Crest

D: Thread Depth
P: Thread Pich

Tolerance: Is the acceptable difference between theoretical and manufactured pieces.

INTERNAL THREADING
Internal threads are made with a tool called tap.
The tap shown in Fig is made of carbon steel or highspeed steel (HSS) and are carefully heat-treated for long life.

Taps are quite brittle and are easily broken if not


handled properly.

TAPS TYPES
A set of standard hand taps is made of a taper, plug and bottoming tapers

Taper for starting thread. B: Plug tap for continuing


A: C:

thread after taper tap has cut into hole


continuing threads to bottom of a blind hole.

Bottoming for

TAP TYPES
Threads are started with a taper tap.
Then the plug tap is used after the taper tap has cut threads as far into the hole as possible.

Finally threads are cut to the bottom of a blind hole (one that does not go through the part) with a bottoming tap. It is necessary to use the full set of taps, only when a blind hole is to be made.
A: Open or through hole.

B: Blind hole that is drilled deeper than desired threads


C: Blind hole with threads tapped to bottom.

TAP DRILL
The drill used to make the hole prior to tapping is called a tap drill. Theoretically, it should be equal in diameter to the minor diameter of the screw that will be fitted into the tapped hole. Table (1) below shoes the relationship between the thread normal size (diameter) and the its proper tap drill diameter.

Table (1): Thread and tap drill chart for metric threads. Tap Drill = Normal size thread pitch

TAP WRENCHES
Two types of tap wrenches are available.
The selection of tap wrench depends on the tap size. A T-handle tap wrench is used with all small taps while the Hand Tap Wrench is used with large taps.

Hand tap wrench

T-handle tap wrench

CARE IN TAPPING
Use the correct size tap drill Use a sharp tap and apply sufficient quantities of

cutting fluids.

Start the taper tap square with the work.

Do not force the tap to cut. Avoid running a tap to the bottom of a blind hole and continuing to apply pressure. Remove burrs on a tapped hole with a smooth file.

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