Tapmatic Automatic Tapping Head

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @brentbarnhart5827
    @brentbarnhart5827 2 роки тому +2

    I'm an engineer, bought a Bridgeport, really nice one from a school for simply convenience. We plan to still send our machining out, but we have to modify our designs sometimes, make quick parts, to our machinery, specialty, and we can't wait. Well, after 8 months! maybe a year, I turned it on the other day, and finished a bunch of parts to my new machine. OMG if I ever see a drill press again, it will be too soon. AND... I'm getting one of these tapmatics... THANK YOU FOR THE DEMO! I LOVE IT. NOW! you have all the bells and whisles as well. Raising and lowering my knee over 2 days, about wore my ass out. (I had a BUNCH of crazy ass sizes from small, to large, to "get creative" to try and get it in there to fit. I have had a Milwaukee 3/8" battery drive in my box for a year now, that I haven't used. Well, it is going to become, my full time shank tightener, and loosener. Got REALLY tired of changing all the shanks over 2 days by hand as well. And WHY they ever put the damned power switch all the way up over your head and behind, "you got me?" Is that for safety? I don't get it. I'm 6 foot, and I have a small reach, dear lord, I'd hate to be 5'6" and trying to reach the power switch all day long. Even though I won't be using it much, I can see me step by step adding some of those nice features most of you guys have....... 1st step, new Lead Nuts and get rid of the backlash. THANKS FOR THE DEMO STEVE, GREAT JOB! These videos turn a dummy like me into a weekend machinist in no time. I told my tool and die maker, if he EVER needs somebody to fill in for the day, I CERTAINLY can get everything within 1/4" for him. LOL !

    • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
      @SolidRockMachineShopInc  2 роки тому

      I have no idea about the power switch. I remember when they put them up high level with the draw bar nut. I seen people forget to remove the draw bar wrench and turn on the machine and the wrench would smash the switch.

    • @brentbarnhart5827
      @brentbarnhart5827 2 роки тому

      @@SolidRockMachineShopInc OH WOW!

    • @dc6233
      @dc6233 Місяць тому

      @@brentbarnhart5827 Real old post, but I ran a long piece of 1/8 x 1/2 steel down from the power switch (remove the plastic knob, attach tpo the shaft), pivoted on one of the 3 clutch gousing bolts and I added a `10" lever. Super easy to use, no reaching for me.

    • @brentbarnhart5827
      @brentbarnhart5827 Місяць тому

      @@dc6233 Thanks for reply. I put a variable frequency drive on it, and then moved the on off, reverse switch, and a potentiometer onto the arm, with the DRO. Lose torque however with the frequency drive. I can still move the belting around. I'm going to check the settings on the drive when I get time, I probably can dial it in better. But you always use that inrush or power, and torque when you use a variable frequency drive. For how I use it, mostly its not an issue. once in awhile I grumble.

  • @jedievvie1266
    @jedievvie1266 Рік тому +2

    First demo I’ve seen where it’s clearly show how it’s being used, thanks!

  • @Wolfmetalfab
    @Wolfmetalfab 6 років тому +8

    Great explanation of the clutch setting on the Tapmatic, I think this is the first video I have seen that has gone in to detail about it.

  • @bradatkinson360
    @bradatkinson360 Рік тому +3

    Best tapmatic video I’ve seen so far

  • @KatyLynnWinery
    @KatyLynnWinery 5 років тому +1

    I am completely knew to the machining world. Knowing there is a oversize tap is my knew learning of the day. Thanks.

  • @TonberryV
    @TonberryV 6 років тому +1

    Those tapping heads are fantastic little machines. Saved my NIMS manual milling project.

  • @docbergnerthemillrightmonk7381
    @docbergnerthemillrightmonk7381 6 років тому +1

    I stumbled on to a tapmatic on Craigslist a few years ago. Best thing since sliced bread. You can put threads in ten holes faster than you can drill em. Nice video.

    • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
      @SolidRockMachineShopInc  6 років тому

      Hi Doc,
      They are really nice when tapping a lot of holes. I am glad we have one now, it will come in handy for many of our products.
      Steve

  • @bcbloc02
    @bcbloc02 6 років тому +2

    Certainly a time saver. With most machines a riser block is a great investment to go with the tapmatic as it eats a fair bit of space between table and tap.

    • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
      @SolidRockMachineShopInc  6 років тому

      Hi Brian,
      That is one of the nice benefits of that Acer mill, it has a lot of Z travel.
      Steve

  • @franzschluter5252
    @franzschluter5252 4 роки тому +1

    I had to watch this to learn how to use mine. Excellent tutorial about holes and tapping

  • @ninalli
    @ninalli 5 років тому +1

    Thankyou for a great film. I just purchased a used tapping chuck and now I now how to use it. Great film.

  • @monelfunkawitz3966
    @monelfunkawitz3966 5 років тому +1

    That trick with the finger clamps and the parallel bars is pretty neat. Thanks.

  • @rajivn3705
    @rajivn3705 4 роки тому +1

    Very well explained.. Nice demo.. Keep up your good work.. Thanks

  • @SLAVIKTELY
    @SLAVIKTELY 6 років тому +2

    That is a great tool to have. Thanks for sharing.

    • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
      @SolidRockMachineShopInc  6 років тому +1

      Hi Slavik,
      I haven't used one in about 2 decades but I am glad we have one now. How did you like the Ark in Kentucky? Was it worth the trip? I would like to go there some day.
      Steve

  • @charlescartwright6367
    @charlescartwright6367 6 років тому +2

    Thank you Steve for the demo, mine is a 30X as I tap smaller holes. I have had good luck tapping 4-40 or smaller and have yet to break a tap. [Probably shouldn't have said that].

  • @lintelle2382
    @lintelle2382 Рік тому +1

    still trying to master my tapmatic. love the finger clamp idea for the vise!

  • @houseofbrokendobbsthings5537
    @houseofbrokendobbsthings5537 6 років тому +1

    Thanks Steve. I have a few tapping heads - need to get them out and practice. I want make a milling plate and not spend a month tapping. 🤨
    Very nice tips you shared. The drill size and tap oversized was very informative. I was coached by a nice machinist who ran screw shop (for half a century) he recommended using the next size bit up and still maintaining the required thread %. I guess he was successful.
    _Dan_

  • @spinyheghog
    @spinyheghog 6 років тому +4

    It is slick as all get out when combined with a burgmaster turret drill

  • @davebarcelon
    @davebarcelon 2 роки тому +1

    How were you able to drill holes in the vise being case hardend and all ive tried and got nowhere !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
      @SolidRockMachineShopInc  2 роки тому +1

      My vise is not hardened. I believe it is cast iron maybe cast steel. The Jaws are hardened but I put the tapped holes in before I hardened them.

  • @jefferdman5921
    @jefferdman5921 6 років тому +2

    Nice preview Steve. Been looking for one myself.

    • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
      @SolidRockMachineShopInc  6 років тому

      Thanks Jeff. I found this one on Ebay for about half the price of a new one.
      Steve

  • @RRINTHESHOP
    @RRINTHESHOP 6 років тому +2

    Good demo of the tapping head and I like your vise mods.

  • @steverose2405
    @steverose2405 Рік тому +1

    Does that tap holder grip multiple tap sizes?

    • @minskmade
      @minskmade Рік тому

      they come with different sized rubber collets. the collets are quite pricey individually...dont lose them :) good question.

    • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
      @SolidRockMachineShopInc  Рік тому

      I believe it goes from #6 to 1/2" taps.

  • @goldeee666
    @goldeee666 5 років тому +1

    very informative. I really like your finger clamp set up. many thanks

  • @johnjohn-pt7pe
    @johnjohn-pt7pe 6 років тому +1

    Thanks, for great information. What is the purpose of the flat plate bolted to the underside of tram used for?

    • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
      @SolidRockMachineShopInc  6 років тому

      Hi John,
      I uses it for making a rough manual tracer. instagram.com/p/BcptUx3FDmI/?taken-by=solid_rock_machine_shop It works great for mounting your mag base too.
      Steve

  • @weshowe51
    @weshowe51 6 років тому +2

    I have a small amount of envy brewing here. LOL. I find that using a #5 versus a #7 tap hole with standard taps works much better. I understand there is less thread penetration, but on non-critical applications the tapping is so much easier to do, and the screws fit nicely.

    • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
      @SolidRockMachineShopInc  6 років тому +1

      Hi Wes,
      If I remember right thread hole size percentage is not as important as thread depth engagement. If I remember correctly a 50% thread engagement has as much strength as a 75% engagement as long as the thread depth engagement is twice the thread diameter.
      Steve

  • @AmateurRedneckWorkshop
    @AmateurRedneckWorkshop 6 років тому +1

    I got one of those tapmatics off ebay myself. I got the big brother of that one as I can tap to about 3/4". Mine had a broken part when I got it and was short one collet so I had to do repairs and buy a collet. I wish I had to drill a lot of holes now and then so I could use it more often.

    • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
      @SolidRockMachineShopInc  6 років тому

      I love that Tapmatic. It sure makes short work out of tapping a lot of holes.
      Steve

  • @nsteranka
    @nsteranka 3 роки тому +1

    any reason that you didnt choose 40 taper on the mill instead of the r8?

  • @houseofbrokendobbsthings5537
    @houseofbrokendobbsthings5537 6 років тому +1

    Hey Solid Rock Family. HGR has a Moore Model 3 (B107) Jig Bore up for

    • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
      @SolidRockMachineShopInc  6 років тому

      Hi Dan,
      Thanks for the info, We are planning on going to the same gathering too.
      Steve

  • @jryer1
    @jryer1 4 роки тому +1

    Nice, I can easily see how CNC would make positioning a snap, for even faster tapping. The new 50x does all three operations without having to change out the tapping head.

  • @captcarlos
    @captcarlos 5 років тому +1

    Great vid, as expected.
    Just looked up the Tapomatic cattle dog and found they sell a quill mounted bar for that torque arm.
    That would solve a lot of potential clearance issues.
    Look it up, I'm sure you could whip one up if you haven't already, haha.
    Keep up the good work, you drop gems of info in every vid of yours I've watched.
    That casual way of the uber competent tradesman to make it look easy.
    I wish I'd had you as my teacher/mentor.
    Carl from Auz.

  • @duanedickey7043
    @duanedickey7043 6 років тому +1

    If you use split point drill bits you don't need to center drill, do you?

    • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
      @SolidRockMachineShopInc  6 років тому +1

      Hi Duane,
      I still use center drills with split points even though they track better than a normal point. The best point I have used that starts well is the s-point or spiral point but they are hard to find now days.
      Steve

  • @mikenixon9164
    @mikenixon9164 6 років тому +2

    Nice demo good video.

  • @billchiasson2019
    @billchiasson2019 6 років тому +1

    Great tutorial! Thanks for the video.

  • @MakinSumthinFromNuthin
    @MakinSumthinFromNuthin 6 років тому +3

    Nice demonstration Steve. Question.....a friend loaned me one of those before he went up North for the summer after he saw my video where I had 48 holes to tap on my lathe. Can those be used on a lathe mounted in the tailstock? They are expensive so never even attempted using it. The little mill I have is too small to be used with it. His is a diff brand than yours but a very nice unit....

    • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
      @SolidRockMachineShopInc  6 років тому +3

      Hi Richard,
      Yes! they can be used in the lathe. They have a lot of different models to chose from. Their web site shows them being used in the lathe.
      Steve

    • @MakinSumthinFromNuthin
      @MakinSumthinFromNuthin 6 років тому +1

      Thank You Steve, never seen one used in a lathe on youtube

  • @daveprototype6079
    @daveprototype6079 6 років тому +2

    Excellent video
    Cheers

  • @ryanhelle7063
    @ryanhelle7063 4 роки тому +1

    You mentioned when you center drill especially on a job with alot of holes you don't go deep because it's bad on drills for obvious reasons. Anyway do what I do, I bought a spot drill with the same degree as my drills (118° split point and sticking out no more than 1/2" ) this will save your drill bits and if u have a drill sharpener 118° capable then boom resharpen it and it will last years. Let me know if this helped!

    • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
      @SolidRockMachineShopInc  4 роки тому

      Hi Ryan,
      I have used them in the past and they work very well. Using the center drill the way I do works very good too, I get the same results. The biggest problem now is the exit of through holes which are very hard on drill points.
      Steve

    • @nsteranka
      @nsteranka 3 роки тому

      Use a spotting drill with and angle greater than your drill. so for 135* drills use 140* or 142*. Works out nicely.

  • @dustindanger1808
    @dustindanger1808 6 років тому +1

    Great video and demonstration, I use the hardinge tt tapping head and it isn’t even close to having all the awesome features as the tapmatic. You have me wondering if I need one now 😂. I’m sure it’s gonna work great when tapping all those holes. 👍🏻

    • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
      @SolidRockMachineShopInc  6 років тому

      Hi Dustin,
      Thanks. I am glad we have one now. It will come in handy for much of the work we do.
      Steve

  • @kk2ak14
    @kk2ak14 3 роки тому +1

    Good job!

  • @duobob
    @duobob 6 років тому +1

    Steve, do you have any experience with the Procunier tapping heads, and if so, what do you think of them?

    • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
      @SolidRockMachineShopInc  6 років тому

      Hi Bob,
      I don't recall ever using a Procunier tapping head so I can't give an opinion on it. Maybe one of the viewer can jump in if they have ever use one.
      Steve

  • @billdlv
    @billdlv 6 років тому +1

    People gripe about how expensive those are but they are worth every penny if you have to tap many holes often.

  • @ROBRENZ
    @ROBRENZ 6 років тому +1

    Enjoyed Steve!
    ATB, Robin

  • @minskmade
    @minskmade 5 років тому +1

    i have one of these on the way....thanx for the video.

    • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
      @SolidRockMachineShopInc  5 років тому

      You're welcome.
      Steve

    • @minskmade
      @minskmade 2 роки тому

      @@SolidRockMachineShopInc jsut rewatched this....was tring to figure out how to stop the arm...love the back block on the vice...brilliant.

  • @MillRightCNC
    @MillRightCNC 5 років тому +1

    Smart machinist right there.

  • @garyjones783
    @garyjones783 3 роки тому +1

    Very Nice

  • @jeffkeller1669
    @jeffkeller1669 6 років тому +1

    I like servo motor's on vertical milling machine's. It's like having a Cadillac of all milling machines. lol...

    • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
      @SolidRockMachineShopInc  6 років тому +1

      Hi Jack,
      It would be hard to live without them once you use them. We bought the machine with them installed as part of the package deal.
      Steve

    • @jeffkeller1669
      @jeffkeller1669 6 років тому +1

      Yep, Snorkel had one mounted on the X axis on their Bridgeport milling machine. They are nice especially if you are doing repetitive production parts like I was at Snorkel. It beats cranking it all the time....lol

  • @fibranijevidra
    @fibranijevidra 5 років тому +1

    Love it!

  • @OldIronShops
    @OldIronShops 6 років тому +2

    Oh oh one more tool to add to the shopping list

  • @hemnat2000
    @hemnat2000 4 роки тому +1

    i like but many times you hide the camera

    • @SolidRockMachineShopInc
      @SolidRockMachineShopInc  4 роки тому

      Some times that is hard to do without causing greater issues. We put a lot of time already in these video and to redo spots where my hand is in the way is more effort than I am going to put into it.
      Steve