PegroProX440
Hot Rolled
- Joined
- Mar 7, 2012
- Location
- Ormond Beach
I do not do production work, occasionally a 30 part order or something along those lines. Most everything is one-offs. I have had good luck with my current process tapping holes but was wondering if I am leaving a lot on the table. (I know if its not broken don't fix it..... but I love hearing what others have to say)
I program every tap I use from say #6 to 5/8 at 100 rpm. Its easy to figure out the pitch/feedrate that way.
The Machine I am currently using is a Mazak 510C. Even though I do not particularly like the machine it taps very well. I understand 100 rpm is super slow..... but is there benefit to going faster in my situation.
Will taps last longer if run in the appropriate speed range? Can my machine keep up?
I program every tap I use from say #6 to 5/8 at 100 rpm. Its easy to figure out the pitch/feedrate that way.
The Machine I am currently using is a Mazak 510C. Even though I do not particularly like the machine it taps very well. I understand 100 rpm is super slow..... but is there benefit to going faster in my situation.
Will taps last longer if run in the appropriate speed range? Can my machine keep up?