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High-Performance Taps Overview
This document provides a comprehensive guide on Kennametal's high-performance taps, focusing on solid carbide taps designed for enhanced productivity and performance across various materials. These taps offer superior accuracy and longer tool life compared to conventional options.

Specifications and Features

Solid Carbide Taps: Manufactured with micrograin carbide for exceptional wear life, suitable for long production runs, and designed for materials like steel, cast iron, aluminum, and hardened materials. They run 4x faster and last 4x longer than conventional taps.
Customization: Engineered solutions are available upon request, with various specifications offered.
Application Information: These taps provide maximum chip control and are ideal for CNC machines with synchronous or rigid tapping control.

Advanced Technology

Coatings: PVD nanolayer TiAlN/TiN coated carbide grade for enhanced performance.
Design: Features like chamfer design, cylindrical h6 shank, and optimized flute design contribute to better chip evacuation and higher quality threads.

Tool Selection Guide
The guide includes detailed specifications for various tap series, including KC7542 and KC7512 grades, suitable for different materials and applications. It provides recommendations for both metric and inch sizes, highlighting the preferred choices for specific applications.

Application Data and Technical Information
The document includes application data, cross-reference charts, and technical information on taps and thread milling, ensuring users can select the appropriate tools for their specific needs.

Conclusion
Kennametal's high-performance taps are designed to reduce operating costs and improve productivity with their advanced technology and customization options. They are suitable for a wide range of materials and applications, making them a reliable choice in the industry.

High-Performance HSS-E-PM Taps Overview
Specifications and Features:
The document details High-Performance High-Speed Steel (HSS-E-PM) taps, which are manufactured to ANSI and DIN standards using powder metal. These taps offer high productivity, reliable thread quality, and are engineered for greater wear and heat resistance. They are suitable for both conventional non-rigid and CNC-synchronous tapping machines, particularly efficient in tapping soft steel and aluminum.

Applications:
These taps are designed for a wide range of materials including steel, stainless steel, iron, aluminum (cast and wrought), aerospace materials, and hard steel. They can be used on both conventional and synchronous tapping machines.

Customization:
Customized taps are available with short lead times from semi-finished blanks.

Tool Selection Guide:
The document provides a comprehensive tool selection guide for both ANSI Inch and Metric standards, detailing various tap designs such as spiral-point, spiral-flute, and straight-flute taps for different hole types (through and blind holes).

Catalog Numbering System:
The catalog numbering system is explained, detailing the identification system for HSS taps, including tolerance class, cutting direction, pitch, nominal diameter, and type of thread.

Global Solutions:
Kennametal offers globally coordinated manufacturing, process development, implementation, and optimization support, ensuring a complete solution for any project size.

Overview of Taps
The document provides detailed specifications and features of various types of taps, including the T920 series spiral point taps and the new KHSST forming taps. It also includes a comprehensive list of general-purpose hand taps for different applications.

T920 Series Spiral Point Taps

Optimized flute design for reduced tapping torque.
Improved neck design for efficient coolant flow.
Enhanced tool life, at least 35% better than current models.
Available in uncoated, TiCN, and TiN+CrC/C coatings for a wide range of materials.

New KHSST Forming Taps

Made from vanadium high-speed steel for extended wear life.
New tap lobe design for improved thread forming in ductile steels and non-ferrous materials.
Necked design with short thread length for reduced torque tapping.
Available with plug and bottoming chamfers to prevent chip clogging.
Performance-enhancing surface treatments available.

General-Purpose Taps

Hand taps suitable for through holes in general machining applications.
Includes machine screw sizes and fractional sizes with taper, plug, and bottoming chamfers.
Suitable for 3B class of fit, applicable for UNJ aerospace internal threading applications.

Specifications Table
The document includes extensive tables listing various tap sizes, lengths, number of flutes, and pitch diameter limits. These tables provide detailed specifications for selecting the appropriate tap for specific applications.

General Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and guidelines for various types of taps used in machining applications, focusing on spiral flute taps, taper pipe taps, and solid carbide thread mills. It includes information on dimensions, materials, and applications for each type of tap.

Spiral Flute Taps: These taps are designed for blind holes in general machining applications. They are available in different sizes and configurations, including machine screw and fractional sizes, with options for plug and bottoming chamfer taps. The document specifies the number of flutes, pitch, and diameter limits for each tap, and notes the recommended pitch diameter limits for different classes of fit.

Taper Pipe Taps: The document covers NPT/ANPT and NPTF production taper pipe taps, highlighting their use in creating pressure-tight joints. It discusses the need for sealers with NPT threads and the dryseal capability of NPTF threads. The taps are manufactured from high-speed steel and are available with various coatings.

High-Performance Solid Carbide Thread Mills: These thread mills are designed for high-quality internal threading on 3-axis CNC machines. Made of carbide, they are suitable for cutting difficult materials up to 63 HRC. The document outlines the system requirements, features, and advantages of using these thread mills, such as improved surface quality and production safety.

Selection Guide: A selection guide is provided for choosing the appropriate thread mill based on material hardness and type, with specific recommendations for different applications.

Key Notes: The document emphasizes the importance of selecting the right tap or thread mill for specific applications to ensure optimal performance and longevity. It also highlights the availability of alternate tap coatings and the suitability of certain taps for aerospace applications.

Overview: The document provides detailed information on high-performance thread mills, focusing on their features, specifications, and applications. It includes data on various grades, catalog numbering systems, and application data for different thread mill models.

Key Features:

3-axis CNC machine compatibility.
Good clamping for tool and workpiece.
Internal coolant supply and no need to reverse the spindle.
Optimized carbide grades for better surface quality and production safety.

Grades and Grade Descriptions:

Coated carbide grades with PVD coatings such as TiCN and TiAlN for high hardness and heat resistance.
Universal grades suitable for thread milling most materials, including steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous materials, high-temp alloys, and hardened materials.

Catalog Numbering System:

Includes details on depth of cut, cutting dimension, pitch, nominal diameter, and type of thread.
Different styles like TM711, TM721, TM731, and TM741 for various applications.

Application Data:

Cutting speed and feed per tooth data for different material groups and thread mill models (TM711 and TM721).
Data provided in both metric and inch units.

Carbide Recycling Program:

Kennametal offers a recycling program for used carbide tools to promote environmental consciousness.
Accepts both coated and non-coated carbide items.

Overview: The document provides detailed technical specifications and instructions for high-performance thread mills, focusing on sustainable practices and efficient carbide disposal. It includes application data for different thread mill models, CNC programming instructions, and recommended cutting speeds and feeds for various materials.

Sustainable Practices: The document emphasizes environmental sustainability through an easy-to-use web portal for valuing used carbide and options for systematic disposal, such as the Green Box™ for carbide collection.

High-Performance Thread Mills: The document details two main thread mill models, TM731 and TM741, with specifications for both metric and inch measurements. It provides cutting speed ranges, feed per tooth, and material group classifications for each model.

Application Data: The document includes tables with cutting speed ranges (m/min and SFM) and recommended feed rates for different material groups and tool diameters. It specifies parameters for both drilling and milling operations.

CNC Programming Instructions: Detailed CNC programming instructions are provided for both conventional and climb milling processes. The instructions include cycle steps, positioning, thread milling, and exit procedures. Specific examples are given for different materials, such as hard steel, titanium, gray cast iron, and cast aluminum.

Key Specifications: The document outlines required specification values for thread milling, including thread diameter, pitch, core hole diameter, material grade, tool specifications, and cutting speeds. It also provides programming examples using DIN 66025 standards.

Notes and Recommendations: Important notes include adjustments for cutter radius compensation, considerations for tool deflection, and feed value adjustments for certain controllers. Recommendations for reducing speed and feed for deeper thread depths are also provided.

Catalog excerpts

KM_Master12_L000_L001_Minch_EN.qxp:Layout 1 3/23/12 1:09 PM Page L3 High-Performance Taps Beyond High-Performance Solid Carbide Taps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L2–L33 Tool Selection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L4–L5 Taps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L10–L26 Application Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Beyond High-Performance Solid Carbide Taps Beyond™ Primary Application Solid carbide taps offer higher productivity and outstanding performance in a wider range of materials than formerly possible. Get more production from a single tool and superior accuracy of product thread that surpasses the competition. Kennametal High-Performance Solid Carbide Taps are available in various specifications with enhanced precision and design, which translates into longer tool life, excellent performance, and exceptional wear resistance. • High performance to surpass competitive taps. • More production from...

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KM_Master12_L002_L003_Minch_EN.qxp:Layout 1 3/6/12 2:31 PM Page L3 Optimized flute design Carbide substrate Better chip evacuation. Higher heat resistance, higher speed. Chamfer design Helps chip load, lower torque. Application-specific coatings Cylindrical h6 shank Extremely high wear resistance, longer tool life. Low runout, higher quality threads. To learn more, scan here. For instructions on how to scan, please see page xxix. www.kennametal.com L3

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High-Performance Taps Tool Selection Guide Beyond™ Series HP Solid Carbide Taps and Solid Carbide Forming Taps • Metric • first choice Beyond HP Solid Carbide Taps ■ Beyond HP Solid Carbide Forming Taps Beyond Series HP Solid Carbide Taps and Solid Carbide Forming Taps • Inch • first choice Beyond HP Solid Carbide Taps Beyond HP Solid Carbide Forming Taps "Through coolant 1/4" and larger.

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High-Performance Taps size range (metrlc) recommended size through blind chamfer helix external internal cutting min-max hole hole form angle coolant coolant page(s) parameters size range size through blind chamfer helix external internal cutting min-max hole hole form angle coolant coolant page(s) parameters #6-3/4" ^|^| «¿Uilj J^j Jfcj L13 L27

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High-Performance Taps Catalog Numbering System Carbide Tap Identification System M = Metric coarse-pitch thread (ISO form) MF = Metric fine-pitch thread (ISO form) NC = Unified coarse series thread NF = Unified fine series thread Steel, through holes, LHSF Steel, through holes, LHSF coolant Steel, blind holes, RHSF coolant Cast iron and cast aluminum, through holes, STFL Cast iron and cast aluminum, blind holes, STFL coolant Steel, through holes, forming FT, coolant Steel, blind holes, forming FT, coolant Aluminum, through holes, STFL, coolant Aluminum, blind holes, STFL, coolant Aluminum, through...

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Solid Carbide Taps The Kennametal Solid Carbide Taps deliver the accuracy you demand at up to four times the speed of HSS taps. Longer tool life, exceptional thread quality, and an array of sizes for ferrous and non-ferrous materials make our taps the most trusted and productive tools in the industry. • Reduce your operating costs by up to 65%. • Workpiece-specific grades: KC7542™ for steels and cast irons, KC7512™ for aluminum. • Go 4x faster with 4x the service life of conventional HSS offerings. • Wide array of styles and sizes for through or blind hole applications. Tap into something great...

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High-Performance Taps Taps Selection Guide Solid Carbide = bold

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High-Performance Taps Grades and Grade Descriptions Coatings provide high-speed for finishing to light roughing. Stainless Steel Cast Iron Non-Ferrous Materials High-Temp Alloys Hardened Materials Grade Description Coated carbide. PVD — multilayer coating with TiAIN and TIN over a high-strength carbide substrate specifically designed for tap application. Use In steel up to 32 HRC and cast Iron at four times faster speeds than HSS-E-PM taps. Coated carbide. PVD — two-layer coating over fine-grain carbide. Coating consists of low friction CrC/C over wear-resistant TIN. CrC/C resists galling of...

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High-Performance Taps Beyond™ Solid Carbide Left-Hand Spiral-Flute Taps • Through Holes T320 • Form D Plug Chamfer • Inch • first choice Shank Tolerance ■ T320 • Form D Plug Chamfer • Metric • first choice NOTE: Proprietary technology. Shank Tolerance

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High-Performance Taps Beyond™ Solid Carbide Left-Hand Spiral-Flute Taps • Through Holes T321 • Form D Plug Chamfer • Through Coolant • Metric • first choice NOTE: Proprietary technology. Shank Tolerance

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High-Performance Taps Beyond™ Solid Carbide Spiral-Flute Taps • Blind Holes ■ T331 • Form C Semi-Bottoming Chamfer • Through Coolant • Inch • first choice Shank Tolerance KC7542 • TiAIN +TÌN for steel. ■ T331 • Form C Semi-Bottoming Chamfer • Through Coolant • Metric • first choice NOTE: Proprietary technology. Shank Tolerance

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High-Performance Taps Beyond™ Solid Carbide Straight-Flute Taps • Through Holes KC7542 • TiAIN + TiN for cast iron. T340 • Form D Plug Chamfer • Inch • first choice Shank Tolerance

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High-Performance Taps Beyond™ Solid Carbide Straight-Flute Taps • Through Holes ■ T340 • Form D Plug Chamfer • Metric • first choice NOTE: Proprietary technology. Shank Tolerance

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High-Performance Taps Solid Carbide Straight-Flute Taps • Blind Holes KC7542 • TiAIN + TiN for tapping cast iron. ■ T351 • Form E Bottoming Chamfer • Through Coolant 1/4" and Larger • Inch • first choice Shank Tolerance

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High-Performance Taps Beyond™ Solid Carbide Straight-Flute Taps • Blind Holes KC7542 • TiAIN + TiN for cast iron. ■ T351 • Form E Bottoming Chamfer • Through Coolant M6 and Larger • Metric • first choice NOTE: Proprietary technology. Shank Tolerance

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