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
Acme Tapping Bronze Nuts
Shops all across the country are continuously looking for ways to improve their tapping processes. See how the FlexArm makes Acme tapping a walk in the park.
How to Quickly & Easily Thread Rebar
See how the FlexArm makes the difficult process of threading rebar fast and easy.
Production Tapping 1 ¾” Tire Rods
See how Adam Booth (Abom79) uses the FlexArm to make quick work out of Production Tapping 180 tire rods.
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.
Prevent Tap Breakage in Alloy Steels
See how one user hopes to eliminate tap breakage and reduce tooling costs by switching to a FlexArm.
Better Tapping Solution for Cast Iron Parts
See how one shop improved their tapping proocess by switching to a FlexArm.
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.
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 Cast Iron Parts Horizontally & Vertically
See how one manufacturer will stop breaking taps by using a FlexArm to horizontally and vertically tap hard cast iron parts.
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 1/8″ NPT Threads in Stainless Steel Tubing
Looking to tap NPT threads in stainless steel tubing? So we set up the GH-30 tapping arm to tap the ⅛” NPT threads.
Ditching the Drill Press for a FlexArm to Tap Aluminum Extrusions
See why this facade contractor will be using a FlexArm instead of a drill press to tap their aluminum extrusions quicker and more efficiently.
Tapping Vertical & Horizontal in Heat-Treated Alloy Steel with a FlexArm
Watch a GHM-60 Hydraulic FlexArm easily tap 1 1/4" holes in heat-treated alloy steel both vertically and horizontally with the multi-position head.
TAP TEST: Steel Clevis with Special Fixturing
Watch the FlexArm Hydraulic Tapping arm tap a 1 1/4" hole in a steel clevis part with special fixturing.
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 Laser-Cut Holes in Stainless Steel
A potential customer wanted to know whether or not a FlexArm tapping arm could tap some laser-cut holes in stainless steel, so they sent in their parts for us to perform a tap test. As you can tell, the GH-18 Hydraulic FlexArm had no problem with these holes.
7/8″ Full Torque Tap in Blind Holes in Angled Parts
A prospect was looking to free up their 5-axis machines by tapping offline. They are tapping into aluminum with a 7/8" full torque tap, while also tapping at 10.5- and 15-degree angles.
Chasing Threads With A 3″ Tap
In this Tap Test, we tested out the GH-60 Hydraulic Tapping Arm for Flexitallic by chasing threads in some huge nuts with a 3" tap.
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.
Tap Test: Different Sized Nuts with the FlexArm Hydraulic Unit
We had a customer send in some nuts for us to tap, so we put the GH-60 Hydraulic FlexArm tapping solution to the test.
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.
