TAPPING SOLUTIONS

WE ARE THE MARKET LEADER AT YOUR SERVICE... ... BECAUSE YOUR PROJECTS DESERVE THE BEST SOLUTIONS! PRONIC AND TAPPING Since its creation in 1989, Pronic has developed the savoir-faire/know-how that has made it recognized in over 40 countries. Pronic has become a worldleader for tapping solutions in each type of sheet metal. PRONIC’s solutions for tapping are currently used in many different manufacturing sectors including: The world market leader of tapping solutions for the metalforming industry The provider of solutions for: • Progressive dies • Transfer dies • Fine blanking dies • Multi slide...

IN-DIE TAPPING... ... THE SOURCE OF SAVINGS FOR YOUR FASTENING POINTS FASTENING POINT Fastening points, thanks to the processing of sheet metal, can be produced in many different ways. Examples of extruded tapped holes with technical specifications: Extruding the metal for the tapped hole provides mechanical and economical advantages in comparison to other processes : PRONIC extruding tapped holes • Mainly used with thin • Good tensile strength • For low production • High tensile strength • Low cost for medium • Cost of the nut • Requires special and • Cost of the nut • Requires special and high...

APPLICATION FOR ... PARTS IN THE ELECTRO-TECHNICAL ENGINEERING INDUSTRY Custom solutions for highspeed tapping CLASSIFICATION OF PARTS Electric parts are mostly produced by stamping dies and multi-slide presses. Common features of this branch of industry are: • Malleable materials: copper, soft steel, brass. • Small part dimensions. • High production volumes. • Long project lives. Typical applications of this industry are: • Terminal blocks. • Terminals. • Power outlets. • ... CHARACTERISTICS OF ELECTRICAL APPLICATIONS Custom solutions for tight-space environments Fastening points of these parts...

APPLICATION EXAMPLES PRONIC tapping solution = guarantee of optimization of your production resources Example 1 Application: • 1 x M3 x 0,50 - Copper - 1.50 mm tapping depth • Drainage Press (highly shielded environment) • Efficiency: 165 Spm - 200,000 parts/month Proposed solution: • M1B Single tap mechanical unit Specific characteristics: • 1 integrated micro-lubrication nozzle • 1 «DETEC» tap sensor Example 2 Application: • 2 x M3,5 x 0,60 - Soft Steel - 2.00 mm tapping depth • Center Distance between holes = 39,5 mm • Efficiency: 80 parts/min Proposed solution: • B+2B planetary-gear, multi-spindle...

APPLICATION FOR ... Effective and Cost-Saving Solutions for automotive parts … PARTS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION OF PARTS Parts with a high volume of production in the automotive industry. These parts, made from metal coil, are mainly produced with progressive or transfer dies. Common properties are: • Parts made of soft or mild steel as well as of stainless steel. • small to medium extrusion (few stations needed for tools). • High production speed. Main applications for this industry are: • Parts for hinges, door latches. • Parts for car seats. • Fastening points for accessories....

APPLICATION EXAMPLES PRONIC tapping solution = guarantee of optimization of your production resources Example 1 Application: • 1 x M6 x 1,00 - Steel DC04 - H = 5,60 mm • Transfer Press 250T • Tapping angle: 20° • Speed: 35 SPM Proposed solution: • MSxD-1B single tap mechanical unit Specific characteristics: • Design of the tapping unit with consideration for the transfer arm movement • Detachable head with tap tilted at 20° • «DETEC» tap sensor provided • 1 integrated micro-lubrication nozzle Example 2 Application: • 2 x M6 x 1,00 - High Tensile Steel S355 MC - H = 6,00 mm • Press 630T • Progressive...

APPLICATION FOR ... … SAFETY PARTS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY High-strength automotive parts: enhanced custom tapping solutions for even more difficult conditions CLASSIFICATION OF PARTS High strength parts or “Safety Parts” for automotive industry. Used material is much less deformable. The material deformability becomes more critical. Common types of applications are: • High-Tensile Material (most parts of the “Safety” type are made of high strength steel). • Material needs more die steps to be formed (Material hardening is more common). • The thickness of material is much higher. Main application...

APPLICATION EXAMPLES PRONIC tapping solution = guarantee of optimization of your production resources Application: • 6 x M8 x 1,25 - High Tensile Steel S355MC - H = 7,00 mm • Press stroke = 600 mm • Speed: 25 SPM Proposed solution: • EMRFV2-6D multi tap servo-driven unit Specific characteristics: • Pressure pad mounting for tapping cycle optimization • Guiding plate for the strip movement • Servo drive mounted upside down to match with the die environment • 2 integrated micro-lubrication nozzles per tap Example 2 Application: • 1 x M45 x 1,50 - Steel DC01 - H = 11,00 mm • Transfer Press 1 000T...

TK, A RANGE OF ... MODULAR, TURNKEY AND CUSTOM MADE TAPPING UNITS TK - PHILOSOPHY In order to meet your needs, we have designed a range of tapping units based on a tapping head in which it is possible to add several functions such as vertical strip following, quick approach, strip guiding and strip piloting. Each function can be used with a mechanical or a servo-driven motorization. TKN - The essential TKS - Vertical strip following and strip guiding TKD - Quick approach and strip guiding Mechanical motorization Servo-driven motorization Tapping head with cartridges and integrated lub nozzles...

TKN - BASIC The «TKN» tapping units replace the «Mx» tapping units. The tapping station is made by the toolmaker. TKN - Advantages: • Secured system. • Lightened head: easy handling. • Cartridge with a system that can un-clutch the template gear: safe tapping. • Built-in tap lubrication: improved tap life. • Quick installation kit: tap change in few minutes, easy access for maintenance. • Adjustable gearbox: optimized performance, and press stroke adaptability. • Optimized tap life. • User-friendly. • Optimized performance. • Economical solution. TKS - ESSENTIAL The strip following function (pressure...