Cast aluminum tap A-SFT-AL

for non-ferrous metalsfor aluminum

Product overview
Chip entanglement is the primary cause of reduced tapping efficiency in aluminum machining. The A-SFT-AL is a spiral flute tap engineered to minimize chip wrapping and removal interventions in ductile aluminum alloys. By reducing stoppages for chip clearance, the A-SFT-AL improves process stability, increases throughput and supports lower energy use in production environments.

Features

• Flute geometry optimized for aluminum alloys to ensure smooth chip evacuation
• Optimized shank length designed to suppress chip entanglement
• V coating for enhanced wear resistance in aluminum applications
• Compatible with the new generation synchronized tap holder to maximize performance

Applications

• Rolled aluminum components
• Aluminum alloy castings
• Zinc alloy castings
• Thermoplastic assemblies requiring threaded inserts

Lineup / Related products

• Spiral flute tap for stainless steel — available sizes M2 ~ M12, chamfer lengths 2.5P and 1.5P
• A-Tap series — high-efficiency multipurpose taps including spiral flute, point taps, screw thread insert taps, and pipe thread taps for varied machines and materials

Data
Provides superior chip control even on horizontal machining centers. Maintains low chip entanglement across a range of cutting speeds, enabling stable, uninterrupted machining operations and consistent thread quality.

Environmental considerations
Reduces the number of machine stoppages for chip removal, contributing to improved productivity and lower power consumption across production lines.

Technical specifications

• Model name: A-SFT-AL
• Product type: Spiral Flute Tap for Aluminum Alloys
• Primary benefit: Minimizes chip entanglement in aluminum tapping
• Flute geometry: Optimized for aluminum for smooth chip evacuation
• Shank: Optimized shank length to suppress chip wrapping
• Coating: V coating with high wear resistance
• Recommended holder: New generation synchronized tap holder
• Lineup note: Related spiral flute taps available in sizes M2 ~ M12 with chamfer lengths 2.5P and 1.5P