CNC tapping
CNC tapping
(OP)
if you tap a hole in a cnc vertical mill about half way down and for some reason have to replace the tap and put a new one in the tool holder.
Would anyone try to finish the hole in the mill even if you try to align the new tap with the orientation of the old one. or would you have to take it out and hand tap it to finish?
Would anyone try to finish the hole in the mill even if you try to align the new tap with the orientation of the old one. or would you have to take it out and hand tap it to finish?





RE: CNC tapping
RE: CNC tapping
RE: CNC tapping
So if you change taps in the middle of a CNC program, and restart at that hole, a floating tap holder MIGHT allow the tap to pick up and complete the partially tapped hole instead of milling it out. ... whereas rigid tapping is more likely to both screw up the hole and break the new tap.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: CNC tapping
The chances of success are so slim it just isn't worth the risk.
Jay