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TAPMATIC –
The tapping specialists
TAPMATIC has for over 50 years manufactured tapping attachments of
the highest quality. Generous investment in research and development
has created and maintained a leading market position worldwide in the
field of integrated reversing tapping attachments.TAPMATIC tapping
attachments can be used on all machine tools from the manually
operated to the most sophisticated CNC machining centre. In 1981
TAPMATIC (Kriessern) in Switzerland opened their own manufacturing
plant, who‘s primary responsibility is to supply the European market.
All tapping heads and spare parts are available from this central plant
in Kriessern. TAPMATIC have their own distribution companies in all
major countries throughout Europe. TAPMATIC also has stockists with
trained representatives in more than 50 industrial countries world-wide
ensuring the best possible service. Cutting fluids are a further product
of TAPMATIC. They enable perfect threads to be cut, of the highest
precision and surface finish including very difficult materials.
Each tapping unit goes through practical test runs and has a one year
guarantee, according to our certified quality standard ISO 9001:2000.
The advantages of
TAPMATIC tapping heads
TAPMATIC‘s self-reversing attachments keep a constant tapping speed
for optimum tap life.
This means
n Ideal chip flow = perfect thread surface
n Constant high RPM up to 5000
n Shorter machining time, due to saving two spindle reversals per
tapped hole.
n Therefore reduced wear to expensive CNC machines
n In most cases a 50% to 100% increased tap life
Self-feed
Permits the tap to act as its own lead screw. The self-feed accommodates
any differences between thread pitch and machine feed
control. The tap is propelled by rotation only and cuts a thread without
pressure; this guarantees a thread of high quality, which is as accurate
as the tap itself.
Patented ball drive
TAPMATIC‘s spring biased rolling ball design transmits rotational
power to the tap. The ball disengages smoothly and silently after
reaching the thread depth switching to the reverse mode.
Collets
TAPMATIC tapping attachments use multi-range Rubber-Flex collets
or steel collet ER type, preferably ER-GB. Usually no more than two
Rubber-Flex collets are required to cover a unit‘s capacity range.
Modular systems
The straight shank design with Weldon type flats to DIN1835B+E
permits easy adaption to standard tool holders.
TAPMATIC Kriessern, Switzerland
Thread depth accuracy
TAPMATIC tapping attachments disengage after reaching their
pre-selected thread depth, irrespective of any machine spindle lag. The
depth is equal to the feed set on the machine plus the self-feed in the
unit.
Adjustable slipping clutch
The manual type TAPMATIC heads are fitted with a safety clutch,
which guards against tap breakage. This clutch design is intended as a
safety device only and a machine stop should be set to allow the tap to
release before bottoming whenever possible.
TAPMATIC Post Falls, USA
Internal coolant system
Some TAPMATIC tapping attachments are designed with internal
coolant systems capable of a supply up to 80 bar. Ideal lubrication
is achieved by supplying coolant within or alongside the tool shank,
thereby thread quality is improved. Furthermore this can be cost-effective
as tap life is increased by washing away swarf from the core hole.
Hard start
Because of its unique design, the hard start guarantees the tap will cut
at the same point each time without compression, even at high RPMs.
Front release
This protects the tap chuck, tap adapter, tap and work piece from
damage.This can occur when the length compensation is exceeded
(tension) e.g. because the machine spindle lags in the change from
forward to reverse or a rapid spindle movement backwards before the
tap is completely out of the component. In these situations the quick
change tap adapter disengages from the tap holder automatically and
avoids expensive damage.
TAPMATIC