Taps & Threading Tools

Machinists can now add a locking feature to tapped holes by utilizing specialized Spiralock taps from Stanley Engineered Fastening optimized for extended tool life in high volume CNC operations.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers DIN 906 and DIN 906-NI threaded plugs with tapered thread, in metric sizes.

OSG Tap & Die Inc. introduced the EXOPRO-WHR-Ni spiral flute and spiral point tap series, designed to excel in nickel-based alloy applications.

New Prototyp Prototex Eco Plus from Walter is a through-hole tap that delivers superior performance and tool life, according to the company.

Constructed of rugged MT8 carbide with Carmex Precision Tool LLC's exclusive BLU coating, the new FMT thread mill delivers exceptionally accurate thread geometry and surface quality in shorter cycle times, according to the company.

Emuge Corp. announced the introduction of an extensive, expanded thread milling program for oil and gas manufacturing applications, including a new line of solid carbide thread mills and insert thread milling systems.

Allen Benjamin Inc. has introduced a line of high performance, application-specific HSSE spiral-flute pipe taps.

Manufacturers, especially job shops, know better than most the pressures of ever-increasing customer demands and the equally demanding requirements to control costs. Multi-purpose tools have been one method many shops use to bridge the gap — excellent in certain materials and "good enough" in others to get the job done. Field tests are confirming the WIDIA VariTap delivers the best of both worlds: superior tapping performance in multiple work materials without sacrificing part quality or tool life.

Heimatec announces immediate availability of its newest development, a line of standard and custom angle heads, available in all popular sizes and styles to accommodate machine tools and CNC machining center builders.

OSG Tap & Die introduced an innovative spiral tap series, the EXOPRO-CC-SUS, reportedly engineered to excel in all types of stainless steel, as well as carbon steel and alloy steel.

Walter has introduced the Walter Prototyp Paradur Short Chip HT blind hole tap, designed to increase process reliability and quality when tapping long-chipping high tensile (HT) strength steels.

OSG Tap & Die has expanded its EXOTAP-DC series.