Overview
Through-hole tapping operations require taps capable of efficient chip evacuation and stable cutting performance. The ADDTHREAD SUPER Spiral Point tap is designed to push chips forward, making it ideal for through-hole tapping in steel components.
Customer Challenge
Manufacturers tapping forged steel components faced:
- Chip congestion during tapping
- Reduced tool life in continuous production
- Machine downtime due to tool wear
The goal was to increase tool life and maintain consistent thread quality.
Addison Solution
Tool Used: ADDTHREAD SUPER Spiral Point Tap
Specifications
- Tool Material: HSSE (M35)
- Coating: TiN
- Standard: DIN371
- Application: Through-hole tapping
The spiral point geometry pushes chips forward, preventing chip clogging and improving tapping efficiency.
Application Details
Customer: AAPL, Aurangabad
Component: 2-Wheeler Arm
Material: EN-8D Forged Steel
Hardness: 180 – 210 BHN
Tap Size: M6 × 1.0P – 6H
Performance Results
Tool Life
ADDTHREAD SUPER Spiral Point 600 holes
Competitor Tap 550 holes
Testing showed longer tool life and reliable performance in steel components.
Key Benefits
✔ Efficient chip evacuation
✔ Higher tapping productivity
✔ Consistent thread quality
✔ Longer tool life in steel components
