Acme Thread Tap
Acme Thread Tap Drill Bits are specialized tools for tapping Acme threads, commonly used in lead screws, jacks, and linear motion systems. With their trapezoidal thread profile, these taps ensure precise and reliable thread formation in heavy-duty applications.
Thread taps are cutting tools used to create internal threads in a hole. They are designed with a series of cutting edges along the length of the tap that remove material and create a thread form when the tap is rotated and advanced into a hole.
There are several types of thread taps, including:
1. Straight Flute Taps: These taps have straight flutes that run the full length of the tap. They are commonly used for general-purpose threading and are available in a variety of sizes and thread pitches.
2. Spiral Flute Taps: These taps have a spiral flute design that helps to evacuate chips and swarf more efficiently than straight flute taps . They are ideal for threading deep holes or hard-to-reach areas.
3. Bottoming Taps: These taps are designed to cut threads in the bottom of a blind hole. They have a shorter length and a smaller thread form than other taps , allowing them to reach the bottom of the hole without breaking.
4. Plug Taps: These taps are designed to cut threads in the upper portion of a blind hole. They have a longer length and a larger thread form than bottoming taps .
5. Form Taps: These taps are designed to create a specific threads form, such as a square or acme thread. They have a unique profile that matches the desired thread form.
When using threads taps , it is important to use the correct tap for the material being threaded and to follow proper taping techniques to ensure a successful thread is created. This includes using cutting oil or lubricant, using the correct speed and feed rate, and applying the proper torque. Additionally, it is important to clean the tap regularly during use to remove any chips or debris that may accumulate and cause damage to the tap or workpiece.
Thread Size | Thread Length | Overall Length | Thread Limit / Class of Fit | Thread Size | Thread Length | Overall Length | Thread Limit / Class of Fit |
1/2"-10 | 1-5/8 in | 3-3/8 in | ———— | 5/8"-8 | 1.8100 in | 3.8100 in | 2G |
1/2"-10 | 1.6600 in | 3.3800 in | 2G | 5/8"-8 | 3.1900 in | 6-1/4 in | 2G |
1/2"-10 | 2.5600 in | 5 in | 2G | 3/4"-5 | 2 in | 4-1/4 in | 2G |
5/8"-8 | 1.8100 in | 3.8100 in | 2G | 3/4"-5 | 2 in | 4-1/4 in | 2G |
5/8"-8 | 3.1900 in | 6-1/2 in | 2G | 3/4"-6 | 2 in | 4-1/4 in | 2G |
3/4"-6 | 2 in | 4-1/4 in | 2G | 3/4"-6 | 4.3100 in | 7.9400 in | 2G |
3/4"-6 | 4.3100 in | 7.9400 in | 2G | 3/4"-8 | 2 in | 4-1/4 in | 2G |
3/4"-8 | 4.3100 in | 7.9400 in | 2G | 3/4"-8 | 4.3100 in | 7.9400 in | 2G |
7/8"-6 | 2.2200 in | 4.6900 in | 2G | 3/4"-10 | 2 in | 4-1/4 in | 2G |
7/8"-6 | 4.3800 in | 8.6300 in | 2G | 7/8"-6 | 2.2200 in | 4.6900 in | 2G |
1"-5 | 2-1/2 in | 5.1300 in | 2G | 7/8"-6 | 4.3800 in | 8.6300 in | 2G |
1"-5 | 5-1/4 in | 10.1300 in | 2G | 1"-5 | 2-1/2 in | 5.1300 in | 2G |
1-1/8"-5 | 2.5600 in | 5.4400 in | 2G | 1"-5 | 5-1/4 in | 10.1300 in | 2G |
1-1/8"-5 | 5-1/4 in | 10-3/4 in | 2G | 1"-8 | 2-1/2 in | 5.1300 in | 2G |
1-1/4"-5 | 2.5600 in | 5-3/4 in | 2G | 1-1/8"-5 | 2.5600 in | 5.4400 in | 2G |
1-1/4"-5 | 5-1/4 in | 11.1300 in | 2G | 1-1/8"-5 | 5-1/4 in | 10-3/4 in | 2G |
1-3/8"-4 | 3 in | 6.0600 in | 2G | 1-1/4"-5 | 2.5600 in | 5-3/4 in | 2G |
1-3/8"-4 | 5.8800 in | 12-1/4 in | 2G | 1-1/4"-5 | 5-1/4 in | 11.1300 in | 2G |
1-1/2"-4 | 3 in | 6.3800 in | 2G | 1-3/8"-4 | 3 in | 6.0600 in | 2G |
1-1/2"-4 | 5.8800 in | 12.6300 in | 2G | 1-3/8"-4 | 5.8800 in | 12-1/4 in | 2G |
3/8"-12 | 2.1300 in | 4.0600 in | 2G | 1-1/2"-4 | 3 in | 6.3800 in | 2G |
1/2"-10 | 1.6600 in | 3.3800 in | 2G | 1-1/2"-4 | 5.8800 in | 12.6300 in | 2G |
1/2"-10 | 2.5600 in | 5 in | 2G | 1-1/2"-4 | ———— | ———— | ———— |
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