
The mechanism for a tap to cut oversize on an internal thread 24.
| Tool run out during tapping | Misalignment during tapping | Tapping a non-parallel or non-perpendicular |
| thread to the axis of the hole. |
| Holder needs to be | Axis of tapping process | Verification of | ||||
| holder | adjusted. Tapping with | holder | and bored hole should | holder | holder | prepared hole |
| run out can be observed | be lined up correctly. | condition. |
and checked when idle The use of adjustable running. holder with floating features will reduce this Lateral force problem.
Solutions
misalignment
Run out
Excessive cutting in radial direction causes oversized internal threads. Since tapping proceeds along bored hole, in the depth of hole, oversize cutting is minimized, that is, oversize cutting in the beginning of the hole and normal cutting in the depth of the hole.
Excessive-cutting in the radial direction Normal internal threads
Not Go gauge
Over sized Normal internal threads Not Go
Not Go gauge internal gauge internal threads
at the beginning threads of the bore
cutting edge may cause galling and result in over-cutting.
Using an incorrect tap for a specific workpiece material Tapping process with dull edge can cause problems
Wear Welding Chipping
Select the correct Tap Flank Straight fluted tap Spiral fluted tap Spiral pointed tap
Roll tap Parallel
Wear wear Welding Chipping
Selection of correct taps suitable for material being tapped is strongly recommended. Solution: Proper use of cutting oil, confirmation of a constant for tool life
| Torn threads occur on the thread flanks. If this | Incomplete |
| thread | |
| situation gets worse, there occur large thread | |
| collapses or incomplete threads finally bringing out | |
| oversized internal threads. | Incomplete |
| Depending on the condition of collapsed threads | thread |
| such trouble tends to occur discontinuously as | |
| NOT-GO gouge enters. | |
| Special attention needs to be taken so that random | |
| inspection should not miss this kind of trouble. | Incomplete |
thread
Over-cutting caused by galling and excess feeding
Not Go gauge