When using a power tool, torque control is only one element engineers must resolve and get dialed in for a fastening application. There are other issues that engineers should pay attention to as well. Is there any potential ergonomic issues that may arise from the application? What about cross threading and side load occurring as …

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The square for threading There is a square at the shank end of each tap manufactured to DIN. There is a standard to ensure that tool holders and taps fit together. This standard (DIN 10: Square of cylindrical shanks for rotating tools) defines the dimensions for inner square and outer square per nominal size.   …

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The tripod thread is used to mount cameras on a tripod. For this purpose, each camera has a tripod thread on the bottom side. The tripod screw connects the camera to the tripod through a hole in the tripod head. For historical reasons the tripod thread is always a UNC coarse thread. But the thread …

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What is a hand tap set? A hand tap set is used to manually cut an internal thread. Normally, a hand tap set consists of three taps: taper tap, center tap and finishing tap. The hand taps have a square shaft (square according to DIN 10) to be clamped securely in thread holding tools. The …

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Thread repair inserts are used to repair defective threads when the nominal diameter is obtained or to reinforce threads when the nominal diameter is obtained (thread armouring). The following tools are required: Core hole twist drills, special taps, insertion tools and edge breakers. Thread inserts made of stainless steel ensure very good corrosion and heat …

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El acero redondo se gira en forma de punta de cono. Esto facilita el corte. Coloca el troquel en el portamuestras, asegurándote de que la muesca se ajusta a la altura del tornillo del medio. Apriete los tornillos con el destornillador adjunto para evitar que el dado se deslice. Además, asegúrese de que los tornillos …

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Increased performance of threading tools through surface refinement There are many ways to improve the performance of threading tools. The surface finish of the tool plays a special role. This is obvious, tools and workpieces touch each other on their surfaces. Friction generates heat and the cutting edge wears out. A process-safe method of surface …

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External thread rolling and repairing by hand In addition to thread cutting, thread rolling is of great importance especially in series production. Compared to cut threads, rolled threads have a higher strength due to the undestroyed grain of the workpiece surface. And because of the lower surface roughness, they are less susceptible to rust than …

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The die holder – The holding tool for dies What is a die holder? What is it for? You need a die holder to hold round dies. The dies are inserted there with the notch facing upwards. Then the fastening screws are tightened with a slotted screwdriver. Usually the dies have a cut on both …

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