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which thread depths or hole types are suitable for spiral flute taps

2024-06-10
Latest company news about which thread depths or hole types are suitable for spiral flute taps

Here is the English explanation of which thread depths or hole types are suitable for spiral flute taps:


Suitable Thread Depths & Hole Types for Spiral Flute Taps:

1. Blind Holes

  • Spiral flute taps are highly recommended for blind holes

  • The spiral flutes direct chips back out of the hole, preventing clogging at the bottom

  • Especially effective for deep blind holes (typically deeper than 2× the diameter)

2. Medium to Deep Thread Depths

  • Ideal for thread depths greater than 1.5 times the diameter
    (e.g., for M8, thread length ≥12mm)

  • The spiral angle (e.g., 35°, 40°, 45°) ensures smooth chip evacuation, reducing breakage risk

3. Soft Materials

  • Such as aluminum, brass, copper, low carbon steel

  • These materials produce long, continuous chips — spiral flute taps efficiently evacuate chips upward, improving surface finish and preventing chip jamming


Less Suitable Applications:

  • Through Holes: Spiral flute taps are not ideal, as chips need to be pushed forward — better to use spiral point taps or straight flute taps

  • Brittle Materials (e.g., Cast Iron): These materials produce short chips, so straight flute taps are preferred for stability