2008-02-10 Manufacturing News

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Kennametal Taps Provide a Quantum Leap for CNC Machine Tools

New solid carbide taps from Kennametal for tapping steels, and other non ferrous materials provide a quantum leap in CNC machine tools for rigid or synchronous tapping.

With a patented tool having an innovative combination of design, solid carbide construction and proprietary PVD coating, Kennametal’s new KC7542* solid-carbide taps for tapping steels and irons, and KC7512* solid-carbide taps for tapping aluminum and other non-ferrous materials, offer increased tapping speeds and tool life up to four times to that of other tools.

Kennametal has developed a grade of carbide KC7542 that when used in steel (up to 32 HRC) prevents chipping experienced with conventional carbide taps. Kennametal’s new patented tool can be run up to two times conventional tapping speeds in aluminum and up to four times tapping speed in steels and will often produce four times the tap life of standard HSS versions.

Both KC7542 and KC7512 taps provide a quantum leap forward in CNC rigid or synchronous, tapping, making them ideal for lean programs aimed at reducing cycle times and costs. Each tap’s fully cylindrical shank is designed for use with precision round tool holders including hydraulic, shrink fit, and precision collet holders. They are best suited for applications demanding high precision and lower total tapped cost per hole, including automotive and general engineering market customers using CNC machine tools with synchronous (rigid) tapping.

KC7542 tap from Kennametal, Inc, Latrobe, PA, USA. Click Here for High resolution image. photo: Kennametal

KC7542 (shown at right) and KC7512 taps from Kennametal provide excellent performance in CNC rigid or synchronous, tapping and are ideal for lean programs aimed at reducing cycle times and are cost effective.

Thread quality is exceptional with superior accuracy due to the enhanced tap precision and design. Thread gaging, therefore, is more predictable, reducing part scrap and rework costs for oversized or undersized tapped holes. Non-standard TPI or metric pitches, non-standard pitch diameters, or optional overall lengths are available by contacting your Kennametal representative.

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