Safety and Operation for SPD Self Reversing Tapping Attachments

Warning: To avoid serious injury and ensure best results for your tapping operation, please read carefully all
operator and safety instructions provided for this tapping unit as well as all other safety instructions that are ap-
plicable, especially those for your machine.
1. Proper Clothing: The rotating spindle of a machine tool can snag loose fitting clothing, jewelry or long hair.
Never wear jewelry, long sleeves, neckties, gloves or anything else that could become caught when operating a
machine tool. Long hair must be restrained or netted to prevent it from becoming entangled in rotating spindle.
2. Proper Eye Protection: Always wear safety glasses with side shields to protect your eyes from
flying particles.
3. Proper Work Piece Fixturing: Never hold the work piece or the vise it is held in by hand. The
workpiece must be clamped firmly to the table of the machine so that it cannot move, rotate or
lift.
4. Proper Stop Arm/Torque Bar Installation for Self-Reversing Attachments On Conventional
Machines.
Always mount a torque bar to hold the tapping attachments stop arm from rotating.
The torque bar must be mounted securely to the table or quill of your machine. The
torque bar installation must be stronger than the largest tap in the capacity range of
your tapping attachment. The surface of the torque bar must be smooth to allow the
stop arm to slide freely when feeding in and out of the hole. Order Tapmatic Torque Bars
shown.
Quill Clamp Order No. Max Tap Size Torque Bar Order No. Max Tap Size
Capacity Ø Assembly
1 1/2”-3/8” 29099 1/2” or M12 Table Mount 29097 3/4” or M20
38-60 mm
2 3/8”-4 1/2” 290991 3/4” or M20 Heavy Duty 29096 1 3/4” or M42
60-114 mm Table Mount

Never extend the length of the standard stop arm supplied with your tapping attach-
ment. A lengthened stop arm could break free hitting the operator and causing serious
injury.
Never hold the stop arm by hand. On reversal, full power of the machine is transmitted through the
stop arm and the operator could be seriously injured.
5. Do not exceed the maximum speed for the tapping head: Speed is a critical factor in tapping.
Please always refer to recommended tapping speed chart.
6. Always be aware of the potential hazards of a machining operation: Sometimes working with your machine can
seem routine. You may find that you are no longer concentrating on the operation. A feeling of false security can
lead to serious injury. Always be alert to the dangers of the machines with which you work. Always keep hands,
parts of the body, clothing, jewelry and hair out of the areas of operation when the machine spindle is rotating. Are-
as of operation include the immediate point of machining and all transmission components including the tapping
attachment. Never bring your hand, other parts of the body or anything attached to your person into any of these
areas until the machine spindle is completely stopped.

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Warning: To avoid serious injury and ensure best results for your tapping operation, please read carefully all
operator and safety instructions provided for this tapping unit as well as all other safety instructions that are ap-
plicable, especially those for your machine.

7. Be aware of any other applicable safety instructions/requirements especially those for your machine.

8. The tapping attachment housing, drive spindle and tap itself can become hot to the touch after operation. Use
caution when removing the attachment from the machine or handling.

Check List For Good Tapping

1. Never use this tapping attachment before reading all safety instructions for it as well as the machine it is to be
used on.
2. Be sure tap is sharp and of correct design for your application.
3. Be sure tap is in proper alignment with the drilled hole.
4. Be sure the machine speed is correct.
5. Be sure you are following the correct feed rate for the tap based on the pitch of the tap and revolutions per
minute.
6. Make sure the drilled hole is the correct size.
7. Be sure the machine stop is set correctly to avoid hitting the bottom of a blind hole. See Controlled Depth Tap-
ping.
8. Be sure to allow for sufficient chip clearance especially when tapping blind holes.
9. Make sure the work piece is clamped rigidly so that it is not able to move, rotate, or lift.
10. Make sure there is enough clearance between the tap and work piece at the starting position and the retract
position to be sure the tap is clear of the hole upon retraction. Remember the tapping attachment spindle ex-
tends during reversal out of the hole.
11. Make sure to mount a strong torque bar from the table of the machine, or to the non-rotating quill, to prevent
the stop arm from rotating. The torque bar must be stronger than the largest tap in the tapping attachments
capacity. It must also have a smooth surface so that the stop arm slides freely when feeding in and out of the
hole.
12. Make sure to use the proper cutting fluid/lubricant for the application.

References for this safety information include but are not limited to: American National Standards Institute, ANSI B11.8-1983, Coastal Video Communications Corporation Machine Guarding Copy right 1994,
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Tool and Manufacturing Engineers Handbook Volume 1 Machining Library of Congress Catalog No 82-060312

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This tapping attachment can be used on all types of manually operated machines with rotating spindles. It can also be used in
many automated applications. IMPORTANT Always follow all instructions from your machine manufacturer.

Installing the Arbor into the tapping attachment: Clean the thread or taper of both the
arbor and the mount of the tapping head. Then install the arbor into the mount securely.

If it is a taper mount, twist the arbor as you push it into the tapping heads mount.
Then use a mallet to give a sharp blow to the end of the arbor, to seat it into the
taper mount of the tapping head.

To remove a taper mount arbor, give the arbor several sharp blows on the side
using a mallet.

SPD with Rubber Flex Spindle

Installing a Rubber Flex Collet into the tap chuck nut: If the tap has a male center, it should be ground off:

Place rubber - Then push So tap

flex collet in and thread Remove square will
spindle nut over the point... go into
collet. back jaw
fully

Tightening the back jaws and the nut:

1. Open 2. Slide tap all 3. Lightly 4. Tighten 5. Tighten
the back the way in so tighten the the back the collet
jaws the tap nut by hand. jaw with nut with
using the square goes This holds the the key. the
key. into the tap concentric. wrenches
back jaws

Note: In order to insure the tap runs concentrically, and avoid damage to back jaws or collet, it is important to follow the above steps.

SPD3 Rubber Flex The smaller models do not SPD with Quick Change Spindle
have an adjustable back
jaw. Instead they have a Installing an adapter into QC spindle:
fixed tap jaw with three
slots. Simply slide the tap
into the jaw fully so that the
tap square fits into the
correct slot in the tap jaw.
Please note that the two set
screws are only for driving Push back on sleeve to open. Pull out on sleeve to lock.
and retaining the tap jaw.
They are not intended to
Installing a tap into an adapter:
tighten against the tap
square. Push back on sleeve to open

Slide tap all the way Release sleeve to lock.

into the square.

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Installing the stop arm:

In order for the Tapping Head to
reverse, the stop arm must be
Use three button head prevented from rotating.
screws to mount the stop
arm to the housing. See also Proper Stop Arm/Torque
Bar Installation on page 1.

Tapping Speeds: The following speed recommendations are for reference only. Please consult tap manufacturer for your specific tap. Do not
exceed the maximum speed for tapping attachment shown on the housing.
Material Low High- Tool SS 303, SS 410, SS 17-4 Titan. Ni Alum Alum Magn. Brass, Copper Cast
Carbon Carbon Steel 304, 430, Anneal. Alloys Alloys Alloys Die Bronze Iron
Steel Steel Hard 316 17-4 cast
Hard

M/min 10-20 8-12 4-6 6-12 3-5 6-12 4-8 3-5 15-25 10-15 15-25 15-25 8-12 10-20
(ft/min) (33-66) (26-39) (13-20) (20-39) (10-16) (20-39) (13-26) (10-16) (49-82) (33-49) (49-82) (49-82) (26-39) (33-66)

RPM = (M/min) x 318.5 RPM = (ft/min) x 3.82

Tap Diameter in mm Tap Diameter inch

Self-Feed: Every tapping attachment has a self-feed. What is self-feed? SPD3 Self Feed 3mm
Self feed is the additional depth that the tap will go into the hole after SPD5 Self Feed 5mm
you feed to the stop on your machine. SPD7 Self Feed 7mm
SPD9A Self Feed 10mm

Setting the stop on your machine for tapping: Please note that the tap will continue to go deeper
into the hole by the self-feed distance. The total tapping depth will be based on the depth you set
with your machine stop plus the self-feed of the tapping attachment. For example if you would
like a tapping depth of 10mm and the tapping attachment’s self-feed is equal to 5mm, start by
setting the machine stop to allow the tap to enter the hole just 5mm. After tapping your first
hole, check the depth and make any necessary adjustments to the machine stop.
Always set the machine stop to avoid tapping too deep and hitting the bottom of a blind
hole. The SPD tapping attachments do not include built in torque control so if the tap hits
the bottom of a blind hole it will be broken and depending on conditions possible damage to
the tapping head may occur. The SPDQC can be used with torque control adapters but these
are intended to only be a safety back up in case you accidentally go too deep.

Tapping Holes: When tapping, it is not necessary to apply any pressure as you feed in. The tap will follow it’s own pitch in and out of
the hole. Just follow along with the tap, keeping up with it as it enters the hole. After you reach the machine stop, lift up on the feed
handle to retract the tap. The tapping attachment will automatically reverse the taps rotation when you retract. Please note that the
gear ratio is 1 to 1 in reverse, so you will need to feed out of the hole at the same rate you used feeding in. Be sure to keep up with
the tap as it exits the hole. If you are feeding too slowly going in or out, the tap will stop and start and you will hear a clicking sound.
If this occurs you need to feed faster to keep up with the tap.

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Lubrication: This unit is pre-lubricated at the factory and ready for use. After 600 hours we recommend par-
tially disassembling, cleaning and applying new grease. We recommend using a high quality NLGI 2 type of
grease. We recommend returning the Tapping Attachment to Tapmatic for maintenance and repair, but if
you would like to do this at your own facility, please follow the instructions shown on the next page. Please
let us know if we can be of help.
Cutting Tool Lubrication: For the best results and longest life for your cutting tools, be sure to use the proper
cutting fluid / lubricant based on your application and the type of material the work piece is made from.

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SPD3, 5, 7 and 9A Self-Reversing Tapping Attachments

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Parts Listing
SPD3, 5, 7 and 9A Self-Reversing Tapping Attachments
IDENT PART NAME SPD3 SPD5 SPD7 SPD9 Notes:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2 Stop Arm Screws 51302 (3 required) 51502 (3required) 51502 (3required) 51902 (3required) (RF) Denotes Rubber Flex
*3 Cushion Spring 51312 51512 507122 509122 Only
*4 Spring Biased Driver 58304 58504 58704 509271
5 Ball Bearing 51305 50509 50708 50908 (Thd Mount) Denotes
5T Ball Bearings 51305 (2 required) 50509 (2 required) 50709 (2 required) 50909 (2 required) Thread Mount Only
5TI Shim 513052 51505 51705 51905
5X Lock Set Screw 56105A (1) 50305A (1) 50305A (1) 50905 (1) (1) Lock Set Screw comes
5XX Lock Set Screw Plug 561051 503051 503051 509051 with Ident #5XX.
6 Planet Gear 51306 (3 required) 51506 (3 required) 51706 (3required) 51906 (3 required)
6A Washer 513061 (3 required) 517061 (3 required) 517061 (3 required) 519061 (3 required) (2) Threaded (#19) or
7 Gear Axle & Washers 51307A (3 required) 51507A (3required) 51707A (3 required 51907A (3 required) Tapered (#19X)
8 Guide Spindle Bushing 50329 56529 50729 51908 Mount only supplied
9 Reversing Member 58309 (3) 585091 (3) 58709 (3) 58909 (3) as an assembly with
9A Flange Washer 513091 515091 517091 519091 part #5T, #5TI and
10 Lock Nut 58310 58510 58710 51910 #20
*11 Spring Biased Rev. Driver 58304 58504 58704 509271
*12 Reversing Drive Spring 51312 58512 507122 51912 (3) Reversing Member
14 Drive Spindle Bushing 58314C 585141C 58714C 58914C (#9) supplied as an
15 Retaining Ring 51315 58515 51715 50311 assembly with part #14
15X Set Screw 50315 50315 69364 50915 and #15.
*16X Back Jaws 503161 56516 50716 50916
17X Rubber Flex Collet (Small) 21600 22100 24100 26100 (4) Drive Spindle (#25)
17XX Rubber Flex Collet (Large) 21700 22200 24500 26200 only supplied as an
18 Tap Chuck Nut 50318 56518 50718 50918 assembly with part #8.
19 Threaded Mount (5/16-24) 51319HA (2) - - -
19 Threaded Mount (3/8-24) 51319IA 51519IA (2) - - (5) Quick Change Drive
19 Threaded Mount (1/2-20) 51319JA (2) 51519JA (2) 5819JA (2) - Spindle (#70QC) only
19 Threaded Mount (5/8-16) 51319KA (2) 51519KA (2) 58719KA (2) - supplied as an
19 Threaded Mount (3/4-16) 513191LA (2) 51519LA (2) 58719LA (2) 51919LA assembly with part #8,
19 Threaded Mount (7/8-20) - 51519MA (2) 587191MA (2) - #71, #72, #73, #74 and
19 Threaded Mount (1-1/2-18) - - - 51919NA (2) #75.
19X Taper Mount (#6JT) 51319BA (2) 51519BA (2) - - (6) Stop Arm (#21) only
19X Taper Mount (#33 JT) 51319EA (2) 51519EA (2) - - supplied as an
19X Taper Mount (DIN B12) 51319FA (2) - - - assembly with part #2.
19X Taper Mount (DIN B16) 51319GA (2) 51519GA (2) - -
19X Taper Mount (#3JT) - - 58719CA (2) - INSTRUCTIONS FOR
19X Taper Mount (#4JT) - - - 5191DA (2) DISASSEMBLY
20 Guide Spindle 58320 58520 51720 51920
*21 Stop Arm 51321A (6) 51521A (6) 51721A (6) 51921A (6) 1. Remove tap chuck
22 Ring Gear 51322 (2 required) 51522 (2 required) 51722 (2required) 51922 (2 required) (#18), rubber flex
23 Key 50319 51523 51723 51923 collet (#17X or XX),
24A Gear Carrier 51324 51524 51724 51924 back jaw retaining
24B Gear Carrier Spacer (Short) 513241 515241 517241 519241 screw (#34) and back
24C Gear Carrier Spacer (Long) 513242 515242 517242 519242 jaws (#16X)
25 Housing 58325 58525 58725 589259
26 Drive Pins 50328 (3required) 56528 (3 required) 50728 (3 required) 50928 (3 required) 2. (SPD7 and SPD9)
27 Gear Carrier Bushing 51327 51527 51727 51927 Remove return spring.
*28 Return Spring 51328 58528 507301 50930 (#28) by threading
*28QC Quick Change Return Spring 51228 58428 58928 58930 spring puller (supplied
31 Guide Spindle Washer 50333 - - -
*32 Guide Spindle Nut 503341 56534 - - with unit) into part
32A Spring Bearing - - 50734 50934 (#33) and pulling out
33 Spring Hanger - - 50706 50706 to expose spring for
34 Back Jaw Retainer Screw 50315 (2 required) 50315 50315 50915 hook also supplied
35 Drive Spindle 58335A (4) 58535A (4) 58735A (4) 589359A (4) with unit.)
*36 Safety Cushion Spring 58336 58536 58736 -
37A Upper Spring Hanger - - 60334 50706 3. Remove lock nut (#10)
70QC Quick Change Drive Spindle 58370A (5) 58570A (5) 58770A (5) 58970A (5)
71A Locking Ring 583711 585711 587711 628711 4. Remove all internal
72A Wave Spring 583721 (2 required) 585721 (2 required) 587721 (2 required) - components
72A Com. Springs - - - 58972 (4 required)
73A Washer 583731 585731 587731 62873 FOR ASSEMBLY
74 Truarc Ring 58374 58574 58774 62874 Reverse procedure outlined
75A Steel Balls 583751 (3 required) 60328 (3 required) 60528 (3 required) - above.
75A 7/32 Ball - - - 58976
75A 9mm Balls - - - 62875 (2 required)
77 QC Adapter Housing 29510 29511 29512 29513
78 QC Tap Jaws 29496 (8 required) 29497 (10 required) 29498 (12 required) 50916

WRENCH 5/64 HEX KEY RF 27078 27078 27078 27078

KITS 1/8 or 3mm Hex Key 27125 (1/8) 27223 (3mm) - -
3/32 Hex Key 27093 27093 27093 27093
5/32 or 4mm Hex Key - 27156 (5/32) 27224 (4mm) -
6mm Hex Key (RF) - - - 27228
5/8 Wrench (RF) 28062 - - -
1/2 WRench (RF) 28050 - - -
3/4 Wrench (RF) - 28075 - -
31/32 Wrench 28097 28097 28097 -
1 5/16 Wrench - 28131 28131 -
1 9/16 Wrench (RF) - - - 28156
#5 Hook - - 29085 -
Spring Puller - - 29090 29090
2 Wrench - - - 28200
#1 Hook - - - 29081
*These items are considered normal wear parts.
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SPD Self Reversing Tapping Attachments
Repair Service is available at…. Attention: Repair Department
Tapmatic Corporation
802 Clearwater Loop
Post Falls, ID 83854

To Expedite Repair: Return tool direct to Tapmatic Corporation. Tapmatic will inspect the
tool and advise you of the repair costs by fax or email before the repair is completed.

Important: Be sure to return tool complete with collet nut, and if applicable stop arm and
back jaw, because otherwise these missing parts would be added to every non-warranty re-
pair.

Cost Notification: Tapmatic will FAX or E-mail a cost notification to you, soliciting your ap-
proval before repairs are completed. If it is determined that a tool cannot be repaired, at the
customer’s request, Tapmatic will return the disassembled parts. We are not able to reas-
semble a tool using damaged or worn out parts.

Optional Return Procedure: Tools may also be returned for repair through your local Tap-
matic Distributor. They will ship the tool to us and include instructions for the repair and re-
turn. You may already have an open account with them which facilitates the handling of in-
voicing.

Priority Service: Tapmatic services tools returned for repair in the order in which they are
received. All tools will be evaluated and repaired within three weeks from the date they arrive
subject to receiving the customer’s approval to proceed with the repair.

Priority is given to tools shipped to us by overnight or second day.

If a repair is sent to us by UPS ground or similar service, it can also be given priority. Just call
and let us know you need priority service and advise if you would like the tool returned to
you by overnight or second day. In the interest of fairness to all our customers, we ask that
you approve shipment by overnight or second day before we agree to upgrade your repair
order to priority service. Typical turn around, not including shipping time, for priority repairs is
3 days subject to receiving the customer’s approval to proceed with the repair.
If we can answer any questions please call our toll free number:
800 395-8231

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