The choice of tapping driver, the component between the spindle and the tap, can affect the quality and accuracy of the threads as well as the rate of wear on the tap and the machine tool. This article discusses how features such as length compensation and self-reversing protect against damage caused by machine and tool errors.
Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.
Originally published on CTE: 1995-08-01
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/driving-tap/
Legacy path: /articles/driving-tap