13. Introduction to Thread Forming Taps (Roll Taps)

Shape of internal threads and ratio of thread engagement aff ected by bored hole diameter

Compared with the basic height of thread engagement, the actual height of the thread engagement is called “thread engagement ratio” in SP percentage. Depending on the bored hole diameter, internal thread and thread engagement ratio will change. The tapping condition must be chosen by referring to the thread engagement ratio. The portion of material to be formed can be reduced by selecting the largest possible bored hole diameter. In this way the load on taps is

reduced, decreasing tap’s wear and damage. SL

PO

Ck45, minor diameter of thread (cutting process) Aluminum, minor diameter of thread (forming process)

M24x3 M25x2 minor diameter tolerance of internal thread minor diameter tolerance of internal thread Ø 20.752 - Ø 21.252 Ø 22.835 - Ø 23.210

ST

InternalExternal[Aluminum, internal thread formed]Internal
[Ck45 internal thread cut]
threadthreadM25x2thread

M24x3 bored hole size: Ø 23.903 bored hole size: Ø 20.652 minor diameter of finished internal thread : 22.723 mm

minor dia tolerance of internal thread NG minor dia tolerance of internal thread NG

thread engagement ratio: 103.1% ROLL

thread engagement ratio: 105.2% [Aluminum, internal thread formed] [Ck45 internal thread cut] M25x2

M24x3 bored hole size: Ø 24.042 mm bored hole size: Ø 21.000 minor diameter of finished internal thread : 23.067 mm

minor dia tolerance of internal thread: CARBIDE

minor dia tolerance of internal thread : Middle Middle thread engagement ratio: 92.4% thread engagement ratio: 89.3% [Aluminum, internal thread formed]

[Ck45 internal thread cut] M25x2 M24x3

bored hole size: Ø 24.240 mm LONG

bored hole size: Ø 21.352 minor diameter of finished internal thread : 23.462 mm minor dia tolerance of internal thread NG minor dia tolerance of internal thread NG

thread engagement ratio: 81.5% thread engagement ratio: 71.0%

HAND

Example of thread engagement for M6x1 cutting and forming tap TAPS

Boring before tapping - Check 1

EG (STI)

PD PD

MinMin

MinMin 100%

100%100% SPECIAL

MaxMax 78.2% THREADS,

GAUGES

MaxMax THREAD

Min MILLS

Max 74.1%78.2%

Internal threads made by roll taps are different from those made by cutting Length of taps on the shape of minor diameter. engagement=9.1mm DIES Engagement classification Engagement length Engagement Internal threads Unit : mm length classification Unit : mm D1

SShort engagement length4H5HS≤3(mm)External threads*Hole size for thread forming taps
Drill size
MinMax
MNormal engagement length5H6H7H3<M≤9(mm)(ref.)MinMaxCENTER
LLong engagement length6H7H8H9<L(mm)Bored hole size5.04.9175.153
5.495.59DRILLS
Length of engagementEngagement ratio92.4%100%78.2%*Forming condition changes depending on
On "middle" engagement class, 7H class can be chosen inworkpiece's Material and shape. Above is for
case of "L" engagement length.P=1.0mmD1 is minor diameter of 6H internal threadscustomer's reference.