Tap Change for Hutchison Tool In-die Tapping Units

Tap Change for Hutchison Tool In-die Tapping Units

We often hear that a picture is worth a thousand words.  Enclosed is an educational/training video as to how to change taps and set tap depth height in the Hutchison In-die Tapping Units.  This would be an excellent video to share with your toolroom people, setup personnel and press operators.  Please contact us at info@hutchisontool.com for more information.

Tapping Head Temperatures

In-die Tapping Head Operating Temperatures

As a general rule, most In-die tapping heads run at high production speeds.  In some cases the production speeds can reach up to 200 strokes per minute.  These higher production speeds leads to heat which often brings up questions about how hot the In-die tapping heads can get while in production. 

Normal bearing operating temperatures can range from 80-150F degrees but are rated up to 220F degrees.   Bearing temperatures normally run hotter at start up and right after re-lubrication because excess grease causes friction and drag in the bearing.  Temperature spikes of 50F degrees at start up and 30F degrees after re-lubrication are common.  With all this information our recommendations are not to exceed 170F degrees during continual operation but understanding that there may be spikes up to 200F degrees at startup or re-lubrication.