Menetbevágás

Menetbevágás is a manufacturing process used to create internal threads within a pre-drilled hole. This is typically achieved using a tool called a tap. The tap has cutting edges that progressively remove material from the walls of the hole, forming the helical grooves that define the thread.

There are several types of taps used for menetbevágás. Taper taps have a gradually reducing diameter at the tip, which helps to guide the tap into the hole and start the threading process. Plug taps have a more gradual taper, making them suitable for threading deeper holes. Bottoming taps have a very short taper and are used to create threads up to the very bottom of a blind hole.

The menetbevágás process requires careful control of speed and feed rate to ensure proper thread formation and to prevent tap breakage. Lubrication is also crucial to reduce friction and heat, which can damage the tap and the workpiece. Common materials that can be tapped include metals like steel, aluminum, and brass, as well as plastics.

Applications for menetbevágás are widespread, found in industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to general manufacturing and assembly. It is a fundamental technique for creating fasteners, assembling components, and enabling the connection of various machine parts. The precision and reliability of the resulting threads are essential for the overall functionality and safety of manufactured products.