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Form Tapping

Forming process where a form tap with threads deforms the hole walls to create threads without any chip formed.

Beskrivning
Illustration of Form Tapping

The process

The form tapping threads gradually increase in diameter from the top of the tool. By rotation and pressure it screws threads into a predrilled hole, and deforms the wall into the form of threads.

Threads
Spiral shaped outer or inner grooves are usually used for fitting
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