Technical information i 4.11. Troubleshooting guide for tapping Problem: Tapping oversized threads (no-go gauge is too loose) You should use a suitable tap hole type and material being You used improper tap for material and thread cutted according to the table in catalogue. application. You should reduce cutting speed. Cuutting speed was too high. You should use more coolant/lubrication. You should change your tool for new one. You should use coated tap. There was cold welding on the flanks of the tap. You should use more coolant/lubrication. You should remove damagedd teeth. You should use tap with another flute geometry. Chip packing in flutes occured. There couldd be necessity of using set of taps. Remove it with fiber brush. Grinding burr occured. You should use tap holders with axial and parallel Incorect fixturing or positioning of part compensation. . Try presicely fix cutted element. You should control the feedd while tapping. You should check parameters of CNC machine (program) Inconsistent feed of tap. Check lead screw for backlash. You should use holdder with compensation. Problem: Tapping oversized threads (nogo gauge is loose) You should check marking on the tap and revise if it is suitable The tolerance of used tap was too high comparing for making required class of thread. with required class of the thread. If you have any problems contact our Technical Representative. While reconditioning it is required that all ground surfaces Inapropriate reconditioning of a tap.. maintain the original geometry put on by the manufacturer. For instructive information please contact our Representative. Problem: Tapping undersized threads (go gauge doesn’t enter part way into hole). The chosen tap has not suitable geometry for multiple You should limit the number of tap regrinds. regrinds. Try to use another tap. A part of tap surface wasn’t renewed while Try to grind the tap again. resharpening. You should use a new tap. You used inapropriate tap for the tread being made You should use tap suitable for the hole type and material being and material being cutted. cutted according to the table from catalogue. You should check marking on the tap and revise if it is suitable The used tap has too small nominal size (tolerance). for making required class of thread. If you have any problems contact our Technical Representative. Problem: Tapping bellmouthed hole (first few threads are oversized) The tolerance of used tap was too high comparing You should check marking on the tap and revise if it is suitable with required class of the thread. for making required class of thread. If you have any problems contact our Technical Representative. While reconditioning it is required that all ground surfaces Inapropriate reconditioning of a tap. maintain the original geometry put on by the manufacturer. For instructive information please contact our Representative. Problem: Too low tap life All reasons stated in next table “torn and rough Please read the table “torn and rough threads” threads”. The tap lost its hardness by excess hear during You should change the specification of the grinding wheel. regrinding. You should use coolant while grinding. The loss of surface treatment occured after Retreat surface of tap. regrinding. You should check suitability of surface treatment for material being tapped. You sholud frequently change or regrind tap drill. 12 Work hardened drill hole and hole chamfer. You should check proper drilling speed and feed. Please anneal part before tapping. 293