How to tap hardened heat-affected material?

2022.05.30

Laser cutting machines operate using a focused light beam to melt, burn or vaporize the cut material. These machines are capable of drilling, marking, and engraving. Though these machines can handle jobs of almost any complexity, the laser-produced hole results in a hardened heat-affected edge. Hardened holes are challenging to tap without breaking taps. Many operators will ream laser-cut holes before they tap them to make it less likely that their machines willbreak taps during the tapping process. However, the DoneCNC tapping arm has a clutch mechanism built into the tap that makes it possible to tap laser-cut holes without having to ream it first. If the clutch is triggered, it will ratchet out before the tap breaks.

The DoneCNC tapping machine is an efficient solution for tapping fabricated holes. The DoneCNC reduces the need to run a CNC machine, refixture the part more than once, and decreases tap breakage, saving the shop time and money. If you’re looking for an effective solution for tapping fabricated holes,contact us, we can help you find the right solution for your needs.

← Feel the desert scenery Miss old friends →