Improving the accuracy of threading by optimizing the design of the tool

Abstract

The paper presents the original design of a special tap for cutting precise threads. Distinctive design features of the tap are: the presence of the rear threaded guide, which together with the copier threaded sleeve of appliance perceives the axial forces and provides the tap axial feed strictly corresponding to the step of the thread being cut, excluding its breaking under the action of axial forces; the presence of a smooth front guide part with the direction on the cut hole, to reduce the influence of radial forces that lead to an increase in the diameter of the thread due to the radial vibrations of the tap; the presence of the chamfer that implements the most technological cutting scheme such as flank infeed. A prototype of a special tap made on a turning and milling machine tool is presented, confirming the manufacturability of the proposed tool design. Research conducted in the field of engineering analysis with the CAE-system Ansys showed a significant increase in structural rigidity, as well as a significant increase in natural frequencies.

Investigation of the Reversal Loads in a Tapping Process

“…In addition, CAE systems were introduced to design and analyse the taps [13]. ANSYS methods were used to determine deformations of the taps as if in real experimental environment [14,15]. Also, some statistical programs were performed to optimize the parameters used in tapping process [16].…”