What is tapping?

Tapping is an easy, well-known, and highly efficient manufacturing process. This method offers productive and economical threading, especially for smaller threads, through reduced machine downtime, higher cutting speeds, and longer tool life. Forming taps and cutting taps come in different designs. The material, coating, and geometry of the tap are very important features to consider for each tap style. A tap design for a specific area that works well for one material or application may not be effective for another material or application. Tapping covers the most common thread profiles and is suitable for all kinds of machine types with both rotating and non-rotating components.