This cold forming tool is ideal for a reliable thread cutting process. Threads in metal components are typically made by tapping, thread milling, or thread forming. All these processes start with a rotating tool. For low volume applications, manual tapping by hand is used, but for larger diameter threads or higher production quantities, this is not economical and requires machine tools.

Major Advantages:

• Chip-less Process
• Stronger Threads
• Better In Holding Size
• Stronger Taps
• Longer Tool Live
• Faster Process
• More Economical Production
• Ability for Non-Lead Screw Threads

Centertap - Better Than Conventional Tapping

• Non-cutting manufacturing process eliminates chip removal problems and the related tool breakages.
• The re-orientation of the material grains in work hardening metals results in stronger threads.
• Stronger threads can withstand higher pull out forces and yield higher product quality.
• Stronger threads provide better reuse capabilities, even after multiple re-connections.
• Since the threads are formed their accuracy is increased eliminating oversize threads.
• 3 to 10 times faster process than thread cutting increases the cost effectiveness.
• 3 to 20 times longer tool life than taps because they have no cutting edge to dull.
• Increased tool life due to special TiN coating as standard with Centertap.
• Reduced friction results to the reduction of burrs and scoring.
• Ideal for Non-Lead Screw Tappers, because of the forming process.
• Process reliability is improved over tapping, especially benefiting automation.
• Cost-efficient because of faster process, longer tool life and high production reliability.