Interesting project:
We have to tap 100+ #10-32 blind holes (0.200" depth) in A36 (low carbon plate) in a VMC .
Which would be better ?:
Bottoming form tap
Bottoming spiral flute tap
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Interesting project:
We have to tap 100+ #10-32 blind holes (0.200" depth) in A36 (low carbon plate) in a VMC .
Which would be better ?:
Bottoming form tap
Bottoming spiral flute tap
Let somebody else do the job.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Tippy1
A36 can sometimes be like machining cookie dough with the occasional nut embedded in it, it doesn't cut smoothly in my experience. I would go for form tap and use a realy good lubricant.
Thread mill.
I second that.Quote:
Originally Posted by viking73
Took a brief look this morning for one, Emuge has them.
I'm sure there are others as well.