Creating threads without cutting away material? This is possible with thread forming, also known as roll tapping. In this process, a forming tap deforms the material to create threads. This makes it an alternative to conventional cutting taps.
A cutting tap removes material to create threads. A forming tap displaces the material, using pressure to shape it into the desired form. The material therefore remains part of the connection.
Because the tap deforms the material, no chips are produced during tapping. This means there are no tapping chips to remove from the hole.
Thread forming uses the existing material. This contributes to the strength and dimensional stability of the threads.
The thread forming process using Flowdrill forming taps can be fully automated. This makes it suitable for integration into an automated production process.
Flowdrill offers an alternative to connections using fasteners such as rivet nuts and weld nuts. Would you like to explore what this approach could mean for your application?
Contact Flowdrill to discuss the possibilities and the required connection strength.
