Historically, the threading of holes has been a fairly straightforward operation, usually performed close to the end of a part’s machining. Once the holes had been drilled, thread taps of the ...

A few years ago, engineers and management at Emuge Corp., a leading maker of taps, drills, and other rotary tools, decided it needed a new tool for forming helical threads in lightweight metals and ...

A new tooling system produces threaded holes in all types of sheet metal, eliminating the need for secondary tapping operations or additional fasteners. Developed by Mate Precision Tooling, Anoka, ...