EXOPRO® XPF X Performer Taps (16260)

Premium High Performance Form Taps for Materials up to 40 HRC!

Overview

The EXOPRO® XPF & S-XPF X Performer Taps represent a new evolution in forming tap technology. These form taps generate up to 50% less torque versus other forming taps, making it feasible to tap materials up to 40 HRC and sizes up to or exceeding 1" in diameter.

Features

Fluteless Forming Tap

Produces no chips, making it up to 17X more durable than cut taps.

40-50% less machining torque

Longer life at faster speeds and the ability to use larger forming taps.

Coolant-fed version also available (S-XPF)

For those with coolant-fed spindles, even more performance can be achieved.

DIN Overall Length

Additional length provides greater reach capabilities.

Lineup

Series

List 16050 - Inch, Coolant Through View Offering >   View Overview >

List 16150 - Metric, Coolant Through View Offering >   View Overview >

List 16250 - Inch View Offering >   View Overview >

List 16255 - Inch, Long Shank View Offering >   View Overview >

List 16260 - Inch, STI View Offering >   View Overview >

List 16350 - Metric View Offering >   View Overview >

List 16355 - Metric, Long Shank View Offering >   View Overview >

List 16360 - Metric, STI View Offering >   View Overview >

Applications

 

Aluminum Alloy, Cast Aluminum, Carbon Steels, Alloy Steel, Die Steel, Stainless Steel, Hardened Steel < 40 HRC.

 

Higher performance with XPF is achieved when running at higher SFM.

 

Forming is possible in Nickel Alloys such as Inconel 718 for thread sizes under 1/4".

Application Guide

ISO Work Material Recommended
P Low Carbon Steel : 1010, 1018
P Medium Carbon Steel : 1035, 1045
P High Carbon Steel : 1065
P Alloy Steels : 4140, 4340
P Die Steels
M Stainless Steels : 300
M Stainless Steels : 400
M Stainless Steels : 17-4PH
K Cast Iron
N Aluminum : 6061, 7075
N Aluminum : Casting
S Nickel Alloy : Inconel
S Titanium : 6AL4V (30HRC)
H Hardened Steels : ~35 HRC
H Hardened Steels : 35-45 HRC
H Hardened Steels : 45-50 HRC
H Hardened Steels : 50-70 HRC

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