Month: February 2025

Zhejiang Huanyu Bearing Co., Ltd. successfully participated in the 2024 Guangzhou International Bearing And Manufacturing Equipment Exhibition from March 4th to 6th, at booth number 9.2 G44. As an excellent Chinese bearing manufacturer for 25 years, we warmly welcome both new and old customers to visit our booth and discuss potential cooperation opportunities. Mainly Exhibited Products: Air compressor bearings, deep groove ball bearings, tapered roller bearings, angular contact bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, aagricultural bearings.

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Threading is one of the most important machining processes. It is used to create screw threads, which are used to fasten together materials and components.

Threaded holes are very common in manufacturing. Due to versatility and ease of use, they’re so versatile that they can be found in everything from automobiles to aircraft.

But, tapping threaded holes is not as easy as we think. So, it’s important to learn about all the different machined threading technologies available so you can make the best choice for your projects. The following information will help you understand tapping a threaded hole better.

What Is A Threaded Hole?

A threaded hole is a hole that has been threaded or tapped, with internal threads. It is a circular hole used for tapping and drilling processes. For creating threads to the walls of the drilled hole, you can use the tapping process, and it occurs in an area and site where bolts and nuts can not work, such as in metals.

Sometimes threaded holes are also called tapped holes. This type of hole is used when it is necessary to connect two parts together using a fastener such as a screw or a bolt. The threads in the hole provide resistance so that the fastener will not loosen over time and also make it easier to remove the fastener if necessary.

What Is A Tapped Hole?

The tapped hole is a type of hole that is used to create internal threads. It is created by drilling a hole in the material and then using a tap to cut threads into the walls of the hole. Tapped holes are commonly found in metal components that need to be secured together, such as in the case of a nut and bolt.

The tapped hole has many similar aspects to a pilot hole. Both are used to create a thread in a workpiece so that a screw or bolt can be inserted. A key difference between the two is that a tapped hole is already threaded and only needs a tool to create the mating thread, while a pilot hole must first be drilled before it can be tapped.

The Importance Of Creating A Tapped Hole

Tapped holes are essential aspects of machine parts, and you can use a CNC machine to add a hole. In the tapping process, you can create threads to the walls of the drilled hole. Machine screw can not create their own threads, If you want to drive a screw into a metal material, you need a tapped hole and make threaded elements add to a CNC machine process.

Each feature will add appropriately to threaded parts, and most threads can choose depending on their features. Let’s us why it is important to create a tapped hole.

1. Connection

If you want to thread a bolt or screw into the metals, it can make it possible to attach two parts with more reliability. Threading can permanently attach a bolt, nut, and screw with a metal.

2. Easy transportation

A tapped hole makes assembling tiny parts and products easy for shipping to reduce labor costs to a great extent.

3. Simple operation

It can provide a place for screw fasteners and tapped holes. You can drive a screw or bolt on metal more easily without making a pilot hole.

You can create threads on the interior side of the drilling hole, and it takes less time than the process of drilling a bolt, a nut, or a screw into wood. Tapping a hole can suit your project’s requirements no matter if you need a through-hole or a blind hole.

How To Make A Hole Before Tapping?

It is essential to have straight, good, and proper size holes for threading in the hole-making process. In-state of art machinery drilling (oversize) factor is mostly removed, but it has great importance in the hole-making process, so it is critical to consider how to make a hole before tapping.

A tapped hole was formed using a tap drill bit and a drill bit. A pilot drill bit can make the initial hole, while a tap drill is mostly used to cut the threads in a tapped hole. After inserting a screw, its outer threads(external threads) can wind down into the internal threads. Internal threads can create a tap a bit in a tapped hole.

Some machinists still use the old rules and standards and tap drill charts for a threaded hole. One example of threads is as they use 17/32 die and tap drill for 5/8-11, these percentages of thread sometimes make work more complicated. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully understand the standard of thread and the use of different tapping tools before tapping the hole.

Before making a threaded hole, you can get various options for pilot drill size and tap drill size, find an expert person who understands tap drill and different thread sizes can make a big difference for your project.

What are blind holes and through holes?

There are two types of holes for the definition of threaded holes. Each type of hole demands specific considerations to make sure threaded holes are easy to machine.

Blind hole: This hole has a certain deepness and can not pass through the whole workpiece. Deepness needs to be fixed separately. The bottom of the hole can end on a flat surface or end in a cone.

Through hole or clearance hole: A hole can go through the entire workpiece in a through-hole. The deepness of a through-hole is the thickness of a particular wall. Using a bolt, a screw, and nuts, you should use a through-hole for easy procedure.

What are the differences between drilling and tapping?

The main difference between drilling and tapping is the sequence and performance of functions and drill bit. This process occurs first to make a round and smooth hole using a drill bit, which is called drilling.

The formation of a tapped hole is completed using a tap drill bit and drill bit in which the pilot drill bit initially forms the hole and then can cut the threads by using a tap drill. Taps can handle most types of materials such as aluminum, steel alloy, steel, and cast iron,

This round and smooth hole are made in this process, while on the other side when a hole is drilled, a process of tapping happens to make threads by applying a tap to the interior of the hole.

Except for these processes, creating threads can accomplish and accommodate the outside of a cylindrical object in a die-cut process by using a die. The threads on a bolt are one example of a die-cut.

Three Types of Taps For Threading

The main types of taps are Plug tap, Taper tap, and Bottom tap.

These types are used and designed to perform a specific function or purpose and can thread specifically around any hole thrown at them.

Taper Taps

A taper tap has a conical tip and a slight angle to the threads, which is also called a chamfer. Usually, the first seven to ten threads aren’t completely formed. The tapered angle of the threads allows the threads to be started much easier than if you started with a bottom tap. This type of tap is generally used for starting a new thread in a hole.

If the hole that needs to be tapped is very large, or if the material is very hard, it is not recommended to use a taper tap. In these cases, it is better to use a spiral point tap instead. Taper taps are also not recommended for blind holes (holes that do not go all the way through the material).

Plug Taps

Plug taps occur between a taper and bottom tap, and due to this reason, it is also called a “second tap.” But plug taps need more force for turning as they cut more threads at one time.

Plug taps are the best example to repair threads that require a little fixing. They are perfect for tapping a hole deeper than taper taps thread.

There are a few instances where it is not recommended to use a plug tap. One example is if the hole being tapped is very close to the edge of the material. This is because the tap can easily break if it hits the edge while in use. Additionally, using a plug tap on a very small diameter hole can be difficult and may result in the tap breaking.

Bottom Tap

The bottom tap is a type of tap that starts from the bottom of the hole. It is used when there is not enough space to start the tap from the top. The bottom tap makes it possible to cut threads all the way to the bottom of a through-hole. This type of tap is also useful for fixing mistakes made while tapping from the top. It is mostly used for:

Threads or threading a shallow blind hole

Deep threads & shallow hole

Tapping a new hole

A bottom tap is a specialized tool and may not be available in all sizes, so it is important to check before beginning a project.

Tips And Considerations For Tapped Holes

Tapped holes are considered essential to adding mechanical fastened parts with machines. It will be a big damage to the CNC machined parts if you try to add and force a scrap in the wrong way. So, careful considerations and planning before machining a threaded hole is essential and will help you avoid some unnecessary troubles.

1. Methods to make tapped holes: cutting and forming

You can make an internal thread in tapped holes in two ways:

by using a forming tap

by using a cutting tool

Although both these methods give you the same result, you have to consider some factors to choose one of these methods, such as the size of the threaded hole, machine lathes, hardness of the material, and blind or through-hole.

1: Size of the threaded hole- You can use a forming tap or a traditional cutting tap if the threaded hole is up to M6. You can use a single lip tool to cut the threaded hole more than M6. Because needing the larger tap for cutting threaded holes for more machine horsepower.

2: For Hard materials -You can use a cutting tap for hard and sturdy materials for hard materials. The fluting of the cutting tap provides lubricant to flow down a path and gives metal shavings more space to the cutting edge.

3: For a soft material- Use forming taps for non-ferrous soft metal materials such as brass, lead, steel, and aluminum. Forming taps can create internal threads in softer metals without breaking. This is because the cutting action is slower and more controlled, which helps to prevent damage to the material.

2. Use standard threads size if possible

The size of the threads used in CNC machines is of great importance. It greatly affects the whole machining process. You must try to use standard sizes of thread under possible conditions.

There are a few common thread sizes including 1/4-20, 3/8-16, and 1/2-13. Each of these sizes corresponds to a different diameter and pitch, which helps to ensure that the threads will fit properly onto the desired object. Additionally, there are also metric thread sizes. The most common metric sizes are M6 x 1.0, M8 x 1.25, and M10 x 1.5.

The machining process does not require any special machining tool or material when standard thread sizes are used. Moreover, it also helps in reducing the machining lead time and material usage and makes it a cost-effective process. 

3. Suitable threaded hole diameter

You must make sure that the threaded hole’s diameter must be within the workpiece or part. The threaded hole’s outer diameter must be larger than the internal diameter. Its means that the internal diameter will be smaller than the outer diameter.

The breakage of the thread may occur through the part’s side if the threaded hole is present close to the edge of a part. The breakage of threading may result in the cutting tool or tap breakage, destroying the surface finish.

4. Consider angled surfaces

It may be tough to machine thread holes into angled surfaces. You can add a threaded hole into an existing angled surface by creating a flat surface by machining pockets. The threaded hole is added from this flat surface.

But, in case no angled surface is present, then firstly, you have to do an addition of the threaded hole to the part before the machining of the angled surface. You must make sure that the depth of the threaded hole must meet the design after adding the angled surface.

5. Types of threaded holes

The threaded holes are divided into two types. Both types of holes required definite considerations during designing the part. It is done to ensure the machining of both threaded holes.

Moreover, it also prevents the interference of threaded holes with other parts. The followings are the main types of threaded holes:

Blind threaded holes

The blind threaded holes do not go completely through a part, but it goes to specific parts. The blind holes stop after reaching the specific deepness. If a threaded hole is created using an endmill, then the hole may end on a flat surface. If the hole does not go completely through the material, you know it is a drilled hole. But, if it is created using a traditional mill, it may end at a cone. If it is required to extend the full thread to the bottom of the blind threaded hole, it is done using a bottoming tap.

Dimensioning of a blind hole

The hole diameter is listed for the specification of the blind hole. It also requires dimension for controlling the depth. The remaining amount of material is identified, or the hole depth is directly specified to control the depth. 

Through threaded hole

The through-hole goes completely through a part. The threaded holes are present on both sides of the part or workpiece. The part thickness is determined if the cutting tool or the tap reach cannot thread the entire deep hole.

You must consider the following options if the cutting tool or the tap reach cannot thread the single side of the hole. 

Keep on adding threads until allowed by the cutting tool or tap. You must note that there is no thread at a portion of the hole. 

Keep adding threads on both sides until allowed by cutting tool or tap. You must note that the threads meeting from both sides may not align. 

6. Depth of hole

Deep threaded holes present unique machining challenges compared to shallower threaded holes. The increased depth of the threading creates more contact time between the tool and the workpiece, which generates more heat and requires greater cutting force. These factors increase the risk of tool breakage when machining deep threaded holes. To overcome these challenges, special care must be taken when selecting and using cutting tools, and the machining process must be closely monitored to ensure that tool breakage does not occur.

Conclusion

When it comes to tapping threaded holes, it is important to have a complete understanding of the manufacturing process. This way, you can ensure that the parts you produce are of high quality. While it may seem a little complicated, it is best to consult with experts in threading techniques.

At WayKen, we have two decades of experience in machining. Our team of engineers are well-versed in different machined projects, and we always put our clients first. If you have any questions about tapping or machining threads, feel free to contact us!

On the afternoon of June 10, Northwest Bearing Co., Ltd. dealer licensing ceremony held in Yuehai Hotel Conference Center venue. The meeting was presided over by Li Xiuyong, vice general manager of the company. More than 100 people participated in the meeting, including Li Changsheng, management team members, departments, production units and staff representatives.

Li Xiuyong, Vice General Manager, delivered a welcome speech on behalf of the company and read out “Decision on dealer authorization”. Yang Gang, director of marketing center, signed dealer cooperation agreements with nine dealers such as Wuxi Zhennan Bearing Co., Ltd. The company's general manager Li Changsheng and deputy general manager Li Xiuyong jointly issued authorized dealer plaques to nine dealers.

Zhu Huaping, general manager of Wuxi Zhennan Bearing Co., Ltd. spoke on behalf of the dealer. She reviewed the course of cooperation with Northwest Bearing, and said that at a new starting point and new journey, she believes that Northwest Bearing, under the guidance of the navigator Chairman Chen Zhilei, and under the leadership of the new management team, will weave a more splendid picture with updated busines sconcept. Zhennan Company is willing to work hand in hand to contribute wisdom and strength to the development and growth of the Northwest Bearing, and to do a good job of bearing with the mentality of managing diamonds!

Li Changsheng, general manager of the company, on behalf of the Baota industrial management team and the company ' s staff, made a summary speech and extended a warm welcome to all the new and old friends! At the same time, we sincerely would like to express my heartfelt congratulations to all dealers and friends for obtaining authorization from Northwest Bearings.

He pointed out that Northwest Bearing is a professional bearing manufacturer with a 56-year history of development. The 56-year history has accumulated a solid corporate culture and tradition. At the same time, it has also accumulated rich and unique bearing production experience and enjoys a high visibility in the industry.

The company is currently one of the few domestic bearing companies that can produce a full range of products in 9 categories, especially in petroleum machinery, metallurgical machinery, heavy vehicles, construction machinery, mining machinery, cement machinery, construction machinery, rail transit, military equipment and other fields, is widely recognized by the host supporting industry.

In the 56-year development history of Northwest Bearing, especially in marketing, there are also contributions made by dealer friends. In future cooperation, the company will respect and trust distributors based on the concept of equality, mutual benefit, and win-win cooperation, and encourage and help distributors to work hard to develop the market and expand sales. We hope that the dealers and friends can continue to strengthen cooperation with Northwest Bearing, and make more and greater contributions to the development of the “NXZ” brand.

CNC machines provide increased productivity and efficiency in a wide range of applications for hobbyists and professional tradesmen. One of the most popular and practical uses of CNC machines is working with aluminum and brass CNC, where the added capability and precision allow complex work to be completed on an accelerated timeline without sacrificing quality.

In some instances, you may not have a choice as to what material you work with, but if you do, aluminum and brass are both great options for several reasons. Here are some key points to know when using a CNC machine to machine aluminum and brass, whether at home or in a professional shop.

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Aluminum

Aluminum is a relatively soft yet durable material that is lightweight and malleable. It is non-magnetic, meaning it doesn’t easily ignite, and is a popular choice for creating prototypes because of its flexibility and durability.

However, it does tend to stick to the edge of the cutting tool, which can degrade the tool’s ability and longevity. This needs to be taken into account when cutting, as tool material and tool coating can both factor into remedying this issue. You should also be sure you’re clearing chips constantly, as failing to do so can result in the cutter breaking.

CUTTING TIPS FOR CNC MACHINING BRASS

Proper lubrication will help keep chips from sticking to the cutting edges. Using a mister to provide air blast and coolant mist is effective, easy, and inexpensive. You also want to ensure the tool’s core strength is sufficient to withstand the cutting forces without breaking.

It should be noted that aluminum and other metals have a much smaller sweet spot for optimal feeds and speeds than wood or plastic. When using a CNC router to machine aluminum, you’ll also want to use cutters specifically made for aluminum and/or cutters with a small diameter, as this will help bump your RPM.

Brass

Brass is a metal alloy made of copper and zinc and is one of the most highly used materials in the world. Different brass grades have unique properties that make them suitable for various applications. It is also one of the most accessible materials to machines, especially in comparison to aluminum. Where aluminum often sticks to the tool, brass wants to get out of the way.

Yet, U.S. machine shops must utilize brass’s machinability by up to 85 percent. Brass CNC machining is highly efficient due to its low melting point and flow characteristics, making it easy to cast and machine. Machining brass is often used in electrical work, medical, plumbing, and more, but there is room for growth.

Benefits of brass alloy

Brass is inexpensive and durable, resistant to corrosion, and can withstand extreme temperatures. Brass machined parts are known for their low friction, excellent electrical conductivity, and aesthetic appeal. It cuts much more easily with faster speeds and feeds without negatively impacting tool wear, surface finishes, and chip formation.

It is also entirely recyclable, minimizing waste and ensuring you’re making the most of the materials in your shop. Brass is commonly used in musical instruments and in the manufacturing of electrical components due to its high conductivity, making CNC-machined brass an ideal choice for these applications.

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SKF is supporting the development of fossil-free bearing steel through a collaboration with Luleå University of Technology’s CH2ESS initiative. As part of the collaboration, SKF will participate in and fund research within hydrogen use in industrial processes and energy systems, speeding up the development of fossil-free bearing steel.

Victoria Van Camp, President, SKF Technology, says: “Mechanical components are very important to ensure the function and operation in future hydrogen systems. Together with CH2ESS and its partners, we can contribute to designing robust, reliable hydrogen systems, with the lowest possible impact on the environment and on the total cost of operation. This will not only benefit Swedish industry, but also global technology development for the future hydrogen economy.”

Research areas will include hybrid ceramic bearings, EVs and other applications, and the development and commercialization of fossil-free bearing steel production. SKF’s expertise in fluid machinery, material science, production technology, and IoT solutions will actively contribute to the work.

Rikard Gebart, Program manager CH2ESS and professor in Energy Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, says: “We are very happy that SKF has decided to join our competence center CH2ESS. The large expertise of SKF in many strategically important areas is a welcome addition to the existing knowledge base in CH2ESS. We are looking forward to an exciting collaboration where we together address the many important problems that are connected to the hydrogen technology.”

Hydrogen is the key to a fossil-free energy system and CH2ESS (Center for Hydrogen Energy Systems Sweden), a newly established research and knowledge initiative at Luleå University of Technology, is focusing on hydrogen use in industrial processes and energy systems, in close collaboration with Swedish industry.

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In chemical engineering, the filler refers to the inert solid materials installed in the packed tower, such as Pall ring and Raschig ring, etc., whose function is to increase the contact surface of gas and liquid and make them mix strongly with each other.

The Pall ring packing was developed to improve some of the main shortcomings of the Raschig ring. Eight layers of rectangular windows were opened on the wall of the ordinary Raschig ring. The small window blades overlapped at the center of the ring, and the upper and lower windows were mutually positioned. Overlapped.

Advantages of Bauer ring:

1. The main difference between it and the Raschig ring packing is that there are rectangular window holes on the side wall, and the window blades of the window holes are bent into the ring center. Due to the opening of the ring wall, the gas and liquid distribution performance is better than that of the Raschig ring. Great improvement, especially the inner surface area of the ring can be fully utilized.

2. Compared with the Raschig ring, this packing has the characteristics of large production capacity, strong resistance, and large operating flexibility. Under normal circumstances, the same pressure drop can be treated with 50%-100% larger Raschig ring, and the pressure drop during the same treatment It is 50%-70% smaller than the Raschig ring, and the tower height can also reduce the pressure. The Pall ring can be about 20%-40% of the packing volume than the Raschig ring.

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Medical products of even the most complex and sophisticated shapes and geometries are made through injection molding — and can play a vital role in improving and saving the lives of people around the world. Time is of the essence in getting products to market. That’s why many medical companies turn to Fictiv as their partner for fast, precise injection molding solutions for their medical innovations.

Injection molding is a method to obtain molded products by injecting molten plastic materials into a mold, and then cooling and solidifying them. The method is suitable for production of products with complicated shapes.

If medical companies are new to injection molding, the process can be daunting. Every step of the way, from prototype to production, Fictiv takes the guesswork out of navigating the injection mold manufacturing processes, and helps medical companies make high-quality parts — fast and exactly to design specifications.

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In general, injection molding is a highly versatile process, allowing for complicated design features while offering utmost precision. The plastic takes the form of the mold cavity and complex geometries can then effortlessly be achieved over and over. Thanks to computer-aided design and the use of robotics in manufacturing, injection molded medical devices can meet exceptionally strict levels of accuracy, making it possible to create components and devices that have extremely tight tolerances and allowing for high repeatability.

Technical Expertise

Since the mold tooling process can be highly complex, meticulous, time-consuming and expensive, small mistakes early on can have substantial consequences. If you’re a medical company needing to produce high-quality pieces quickly and efficiently, it’s important to get the design right the first time so there is no time lost due to retooling. No company can afford the wasted time, money or materials, not to mention the delay in getting products to customers or the marketplace.

Fictiv provides technical expertise, problem-solving and design for manufacturability (DFM) early in the injection molding process and prior to tooling and production kickoff to identify and correct potential issues before they become major pain points. Not every medical device injection molding partner has engineers skilled in DFM, but those that do provide value right from the beginning of the project. After all, it can be extremely costly and time-consuming to rework a core and/or cavity. In some cases, it can’t even be done, which would mean a new injection mold tool would need to be produced at additional cost and time lost.

DFM is crucial for speed and efficiency — and it helps companies save money and stay profitable. It is believed that approximately 70% of the manufacturing costs of a product stem from design decisions made in the early injection molding design stages.* DFM, therefore, has great cost-reduction capabilities. A focus on the design stage, available through DFM, can significantly reduce the final production cost.

DFM provides much-needed peace of mind. Finding an injection molding services partner with an engineering team that can provide these competences and is willing to collaborate from the earliest project stages is essential.

First to Market

Fictiv’s technical expertise is undeniably beneficial in accelerating the development and production of medical products. This can make all the difference in getting products off the ground and achieving a quicker time-to-market than the competition in the rapidly advancing and highly competitive medical industry. With Fictiv, medical companies can go from prototype to finished product quickly.

Without a doubt, there is a need to get groundbreaking technology out before the competition does. There is prestige in being the first to bring a state-of-the-art medical product to market. The solution is to work with a partner like Fictiv that has the technical expertise to explore design iterations, go through a DFM process, figure out the best way to manufacture the product and work with the right medical injection molding partners who can deliver it within the desired timeframe.

Being first to market enhances a medical company’s reputation, establishes them as a leader in their industry and boosts their share of the market. There’s also the ultimate benefit to consumers that affects their everyday quality of life. For instance, if someone needs a heart transplant, they may not be able to wait years, or even weeks or days, for a specific medical device that’s needed for the transplant.

A Network of Quality Manufacturing Partners

Thanks to a diverse and carefully chosen network of manufacturing partners across the globe, Fictiv is fully equipped to offer a wide range of injection molding technologies for the medical industry and its specific requirements for quality and security. The partners are thoroughly vetted by Fictiv and are required to complete rigorous testing for Fictiv’s high standards before they can become a partner.

In addition to vetting the manufacturing partners, Fictiv continuously manages them and monitors their performance. Fictiv inspects every part they make and gives them a scorecard with their on-demand and in-full scores.

Fictiv’s select group of manufacturing partners offers a variety of unique, cutting-edge capabilities. This ensures that no matter what a medical company requires for its injection molding project, Fictiv — after digging deep into the true needs of the medical company — will be able to carefully match each one with the manufacturer best equipped to meet their specific requirements.  

More Material Options Available

A major priority for medical companies entails specific material requirements for their products. The nature of injection molding through Fictiv allows for the development of many different solutions and the flexibility of getting the material that is needed (in addition to medical-grade plastic), which is a big advantage over some competitors that have more limited offerings.

Material Documentation

Safety and quality are non-negotiable in the medical products industry, and the documentation aspect is very stringent. That’s why Fictiv provides the documentation that medical companies need — without the added hoop-jumping and pushback that medical companies might encounter if they were to try doing it on their own or through another injection molding supplier. Fictiv addresses material certifications, certificates of conformance and advanced inspection reports early on versus after the parts have been delivered, when certifications and reports would be more difficult to procure.

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* https://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/faqs/faq-what-is-design-for-manufacture-dfm