Yamawa taps for the mold & die industry are a reliable solution for obtaining high quality thread surfaces in a wide range of hard and ultra-hard materials typical of this market.The best choice in carbide hand taps for high hardness steel is EH-CT taps which are especially designed for tapping materials in the range 45… Read more »
Tap breakage is the most disliked issue that everybody wants to avoid when machining. Understanding which type of tap to use is critical to achieving the best machining results and observing some simple rules can help preventing the issue. Where possible, the use of spiral pointed tap is the best option to achieve reliable results… Read more »
This article deals with the most important factors to consider when using taps with internal coolant holes: the filtration system and coolant discharge pressure that need to be carefully configured to achieve the best performances of the process. Keep an eye on the filtration system When using a tap with coolant holes, Yamawa recommends to… Read more »
Mold & die industry often deals with ultra-hard materials that require specific taps to face the resistance of steels to be cut. UH-CT carbide hand taps are designed for tapping hardened steel and extremely high hardness steel up to 60 HRC. This article gives some practical advice for getting the most from these tools. Bored… Read more »
When tapping with a tension/compression holder on a machining center, sometimes the hole does not accept the No-Go gauge (oversize internal threads). However, any chipping and welding on the tap is visible. This problem usually occurs because of an over- or under-feeding. The observation of the rake surface on the tap’s flutes gives an idea… Read more »
