Emuge Punch

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what does the name punch tap mean ?

the name Punch Tap is derived from the punch in professional boxing and characterizes
the sudden plunge of the tool and the fast retraction

how does a punch tap work ?


it is a new production technology for internal threads which is also known as helical
thread-forming
when the tool plunges into the pre-drilled tap-hole, two helical grooves opposite each
other are machined. By means of a 180 rotation the thread is cold-formed throughout
the entire depth. The tool is now retracted from the thread through the two helical
grooves
additional information concerning the functionality can be found on www.punchtap.com,
in the product video or in the product brochure

who invented the new production technology and who developed the punch tap ?
AUDI and EMUGE are the inventors and developers of the Punch Tap technology

is the punch tap available only from emuge ?


yes, only from EMUGE, both the process and the tool are patented

what are the advantages of the punch tap ?


time savings which can result in cost reductions
energy savings

how does the time advantage of the punch tap compare to a cold-forming tap in a
synchronous machining cycle ?
the time advantage in a threading cycle at AUDI is up to 75%

to which customers will punch tap be of interest ?


the Punch Tap will be of interest particularly to series manufacturers

which materials can a punch tap be used for ?


preferably in aluminium alloys and comparable light alloys

on which machines can a punch tap be used ?


on CNC machines with a Sync control system
has the punch tap already been used in series production ?
there is a current series production at the AUDI plant in Gyr

which material is the punch tap made from ?


it is made from a special HSSE-alloy with optimised wear resistance and toughness

can you regrind a punch tap ?


no

what are the design dimensions of a punch tap ?


shank in h6 with laterally inclined clamping flat
design dimensions according to EMUGE- standard, depending on application

which tool holder is required for the punch tap ?


a special EMUGE Punch Tap holder is used
due to the process, a rigid clamping if required
the jerky loads on tension, compression and torque must also be taken into consideration
common clamping systems are not suitable for these types of loads

for which type of holes can the punch tap be used ?


there is one basic tool for blind hole and through-hole

does the depth of thread change compared to conventionally produced threads ?


in principle, there is no difference
but for blind holes pay attention to a 3-thread run-out

what are the preparatory diameters respectively tolerances ?


analogous to conventional cold-forming
it might be necessary to adapt preparatory diameter and tolerance

how do you check the produced thread ?


with common smooth tap hole- and thread Go/No-Go plug gauges
additional gauges for the helical groove might be required

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