CNC Tapping

CNC Tapping – For Speed and Accuracy

A tap is used to cut a thread on a hole’s inside surface. Fab Masters offers aluminum CNC tapping services, which is faster and more accurate than hand tapping, therefore often saving time and money while increasing quality.

In the fall of 2008, we purchased our first Brother CNC Tapping Center. Fab Masters’ senior programmer at the time, Gene Sibley, was so impressed by this machine’s capability, we added three additional Brothers to our machining department. said, “We have realized an overall 25 to 40% gain in efficiency on small parts that were previously run in the larger machines.” This is primarily due to the difference in tool change times, positioning, and the speed at which we can now tap holes.

Sibley said, “We have realized an overall 25 to 40% gain in efficiency on small parts that were previously run in the larger machines.” This is primarily due to the difference in tool change times, positioning, and the speed at which we can now tap holes.

These tapping centers are still real workhorses. Their speed is incredible and they do not require a lot of room. We were able to incorporate three set-ups into one of our high-volume parts, that saved set-up and parts handling time, ensuring savings for our customer.