
13. Introduction to Thread Forming Taps (Roll Taps)
Intro
Shape of internal threads and ratio of thread engagement affected 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
Ck45, minor diameter of thread (cutting process) Aluminum, minor diameter of thread (forming process) PO
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
Internal External [Aluminum, internal thread formed]
Internal
ST
[Ck45 internal thread cut]
M25x2
M24x3 thread thread thread
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%
thread engagement ratio: 105.2% ROLL
[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:
minor dia tolerance of internal thread : Middle CARBIDE
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
bored hole size: Ø 21.352
minor diameter of finished internal thread : 23.462 mm LONG
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
Engagement ratio on cutting taps
Engagement ratio on roll taps
Min
Internal threads
Min 100%
Max 78.2%
100% SPECIAL
THREADS,
Internal threads
Internal threads
GAUGES
Max THREAD
Min
Max 78.2%
74.1% MILLS
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
Engagement
DIES
Symbol
classification
Middle
Coarse
Engagement
Fine
length Internal threads
Engagement Unit : mm
length classification Unit : mm
D1
d=6.0mm
S Short engagement length 4H 5H — S≤3(mm) External threads *Hole size for thread forming taps
Drill size
Min Max
M Normal engagement length 5H 6H 7H 3