Taps are available for blind- and through-hole threads.
Press Release Summary:
Compatible with materials ranging from steel to aluminium (ISO material groups P/M/K/N), Prototyp TC115 blind-hole tap and TC216 through-hole tap have HSS-E bodies and are available with TiN or vaporized coating. Vaporized variant increases process reliability, particularly regarding tough ISO M materials, while TiN coating promotes tool life and cutting speed. While TC115 has 45° helix angle for thread depth of 3xD and C form chamfer, TC216 features spiral point for forward chip evacuation and thread depth of 3.5xD.
Original Press Release:
New Walter Taps Boost Performance, Reduce Costs
The versatile new Walter Prototyp TC115 for blind-hole threads and the TC216 for through-hole threads reduce the number of taps the customer requires.
Waukesha, WI – Walter has introduced a pair of versatile, high performance and cost-effective taps: the Walter Prototyp TC115, designed for blind-hole threads, and the TC216 for through-hole threads. The taps are able to tackle an array of materials ranging from steel to aluminium (ISO material groups P, M, K, N), save cost by reducing the number of taps needed, and also reduces the investment involved in tap inventory.
The two new taps combine superior performance characteristics with their cost-saving versatility. The TC115 blind-hole tap has a 45° helix angle for thread depth of 3xD, and a C form chamfer. The TC216 through-hole tap features a spiral point for forward chip evacuation and thread depth of 3.5xD. Both have HSS-E bodies and are available with either TiN or vaporized coating. The vaporized variant is a particularly good choice for tough ISO M materials because it increases process reliability, while longer tool life and higher cutting speeds are just some of the benefits of the TiN coating.
Walter, a global leader in the metalworking industry with over 90 years of experience in precision cutting tools for milling, drilling, turning, boring and specialized tools, helps customers improve process reliability and increase productivity. With Regional Headquarters in Waukesha, WI, Walter markets its competence brands Walter Valenite, Walter Titex, Walter Prototyp and Walter Multiply through a strong network of distributors and field engineers across subsidiaries in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.
