Troubleshooting

Partial List of Solutions to Tapping Problems

application symptom common cause remedy

gage out of limitstap size and gage mismatchselect tap size for gage
oversize threadalignment, spindle feedcorrect
oversize at toprunout or alignmentcorrect
go gage binds part wayworn tool, tap cuts off leadreplace tap, synchronous holder
generalthread shavingfeed error, high axial forceprogramme, synchronous holder
chippinghigh cutting force, worn taptap geometry, replace tap
breakagechip jamming flutestap geometry, tapping depth
— worn tool, high torquereplace tap with new tool
short life, low speedexcessive wearSC or HSS-E-PM HP taps
birdnest blind holelong, ductile chipsGT30 GP6505 (oxide), peck feed
steelchippinghigh material hardnessGT00, GT02 WP31MG (TiN)
breakage in blind holeshole depth >2D, chip jammingGT04 WH36MG (TiN/MoS2)
oversize thread, low lifeGT20, GT30 GM6515 (TiN-CrC/C) galling

stainless steel

short life work hardened core hole replace drill

cast ironexcessive wearabrasionGT40 GP6520 (TiCN)
aluminium, castexcessive wearhigh siliconGT40 GP6520 (TiCN)
aluminium, wroughtoversize threadgallingGT70, GT80 WN48EG (DLC)
nickel, cobalt alloysshort lifehigh cutting temperatureGT10, GT12 WS32MG (TiCN)
titaniumshort lifehigh cutting temperatureGT14, GT16 WN35MG (TiN-DLC)