How to Tap Graphite?
Graphite is a very soft and brittle material that can be challenging to tap. The FlexArm tapping machine is versatile enough to handle soft materials, hard materials, and everything in between
Increase Speed and Accuracy Installing Threaded Inserts
See how we can increase speed and accuracy installing threaded inserts.
Tapping 7/16” Holes into 3/8” Thick Steel
See how the FlexArm could improve the process of tapping holes into a 3/8” thick structural steel plate.
Tapping Offline to Optimize Cycle Time
See how to optimize cycle time by tapping offline with a FlexArm.
Prevent Tap Breakage in Alloy Steels
See how one user hopes to eliminate tap breakage and reduce tooling costs by switching to a FlexArm.
How to Tap Small Holes with the FlexArm
See how the FlexArm makes tapping easy, and is the best tool when it comes to small hole tapping.
Blind Hole Tapping
Watch us for a Blind Hole Tapping Live Stream. Watch the tapping demo and learn about the ROI of tapping parts off the CNC, Plasma, Waterjet, and Laser.
Difficulties of Tapping and Why it’s Easy with FlexArm
Tapping can be difficult and frustrating. From broken taps to damaged threads, the process of tapping can slow down productivity and become very costly in the long run.
Live Stream Demo: Tapping Plasma, Laser, and Waterjet Holes on the FlexArm
See how easy it can be to tap fabricated holes with the FlexArm. Watch as we tap plasma, laser, and waterjet holes with the GH-45 Hydraulic Arm and the A-32 Pneumatic Arm.
NPT Tapping Live Stream with OSG
Watch us demo a wide range of NPT taps on the FlexArm. The OSG “tap expert” discusses the differences between the different NPT Pipe Taps used in the demo.
FlexArm Tapping Arm Live Stream with OSG
Watch Eddie showcase the A-32 Pneumatic Arm and the GH-45 Hydraulic Arm.
Horizontal Tapping on an A-32 Pneumatic Arm
See how easy it is to set up your A-32 Pneumatic Tapping Arm to tap in horizontal positions.
How Solid Design Enterprises Uses a FlexArm Alongside Their Haas CNC
Solid Design Enterprises is a company that manufactures aerospace components. See how they were able to speed up their processes by tapping offline with the FlexArm while the Haas CNC machines other parts. If you’re looking to speed up your tapping operations contact us or click here for more information
Taking Tapping Operations Offline to Tap Aluminum Extrusions
See how one manufacturer will increase productivity by using a FlexArm instead of their CNC to tap aluminum extrusions in a matter of seconds.
Tapping 1/2″ and 3/4″ Holes into 2″ Thick Aluminum
See how a hydraulic tapping arm compares to a pnuematic tapping arm when tapping 1/2" and 3/4" holes into 2" thick aluminum.
Tapping Titanium 3D Printed Parts Offline
Tangible Solutions was tired of breaking taps and were ready to free up the CNC for other parts, so they're tapping offline with a FlexArm tapping arm.
Tapping with a Pneumatic vs. Hydraulic Arm: Choosing the Right Solution
FlexArm offers two main types of tapping arms: pneumatic and hydraulic-driven. But the question is, which one is better? Well, it depends on your situation.
Horizontal Tapping 1/4″ – 20 / 0.75″ Deep
We are demonstrating deep horizontal tapping by using a 1/4" - 20 / 0.75" deep tool.
3/4″ NPT Tap in Plastic Drip Tray
We used a 3/4" tap on a plastic drip tray for an industrial size air condition unit.
Tapping Small Holes in Titanium Is a Breeze with FlexArm Tapping Arm
Learn how RockRabbit Guitars will cut their machine time in half by tapping 18 holes in their titanium part with a FlexArm instead of thread milling.
Tapping Engine Blocks for Paccar Engine Company
Watch how easy it is for the pneumatic A-32 FlexArm tapping arm to tap these engine blocks for Paccar Engine Company.
Plastic Tap Test with A-32 400 RPM
Watch us use an A-32 Arm 400 RPM tested in plastic.