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New Mate EasyTap™

Flexible Thread Tapping System for Thick Turret Presses.

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• Introduction
• Mate EasyTap™ Design Features
  
• Bilz brand collets - compatibility table
  
• Set-Up Instructions

Mate leads the punching industry with an all-new tool system designed to produce threaded holes in previously punched or extruded holes, in all types of sheet metal. Called EasyTap™, this unique tool system extends the punching capabilities of today's CNC punch presses by producing precisely located threaded holes at high speed, automatically and with repeatable quality. With a full array of patented* design features, the Mate EasyTap system is yet another major mile stone for Mate in designing and delivering innovative tooling that sets the pace for the fabricating industry. Read on to see why there's nothing else like Mate EasyTap

EasyTap™ Tooling Benefits:

• Produces threaded holes in a single punch press set-up. No need for secondary tapping operations either by machine or manually.
• Threaded holes are produced at pre-programmed locations on the sheet material with repeatable accuracy.
• Taps a full range of threaded hole diameters in popular materials including stainless steel, mild steel and aluminum.
• High speed operation equal to the coordinated speed of the turret press auto index station rotation and the ram stroke.
• Requires the use of a single auto index station to maximize machine turret flexibility.
• Eliminates the need for extra fastening components such as self-clinching fasteners and nuts with lock washers as well as assembly tools.
• Use standard taps available from multiple sources to eliminate reliance on proprietary tooling and reduce tooling inventory costs.
• Adds new versatility to existing punch press capabilities with only nominal tool investment. Gives the part designer a new option for superior manufacturability.
• Very easy to use. Requires minimal operator training for quick collet and tap change mechanism and installation.
• Eliminates adjacent secondary operation staging tables and fixtures. Helps conserve valuable factory floor space because off-press tapping operations can now be performed on the punch press.
• Reduces punch press downtime while increasing machine productivity.
• Ideal tool system to use in combination with other Mate application tooling for producing hinges, bends, interlocking components, custom markings, etc.
  

Mate EasyTap™ Design Features:

Has automatic lubrication system which dispenses pre-set amount of lubrication to the tap point with each tapping cycle. Built in sight gauge shows lubrication level.	Lower tool assembly includes ball bearing mechanism for smooth rotation. Prevents unwanted undersheet marking.
Has pre-pierce hole "miss protection" feature to prevent tool and part damage in the event of a missing pre-pierce hole.	Robust construction, with hardened guide for accurate, long-life operation.
Accommodates all standard tap sizes and popular tap shank standards including: DIN 371, ANSI/ASME, ISO 529 and JIS. Uses standard taps and standard Bilz brand collets. Minimizes tooling costs and inventory. See table.	Mate EasyTap™ produces high quality threads in punched or extruded holes.
Additional Features Include: Operates with thick turret auto index stations in punch presses with programmable ram depth control and suitable machine software. One Mate EasyTap tool system can be used interchangeably in multiple machine models equipped with suitable auto index, ram stroke, and software features. Supplied with compact table-top setup, maintenance, and storage stand. Protects tooling and makes set-up easy. 100% unconditionally customer satisfaction guaranteed like all Mate products.

Available for use with selected Finn-Power presses including the C5. Also operates with additional thick turret auto index stations in turret presses with programmable ram depth control and suitable machine software. Requires software download from press manufacturer.

Bilz Collet Kits

Mate EasyTap™ Utilizes Standard Bilz Quick-Change Collets

Use the table below to select the appropriate Bilz brand collet for your specific application. Collets accept multiple tap shank size standards. Bilz brand quick change collets are positive drive type, Series WE Size 0 and are commonly available.

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Bilz Quick-Change Collet Kits

For additional convenience, kits of Bilz brand quick change collets are available to suit the following tap shank size standards.

• DIN 371 (MATE00527)
• ANSI/ASME (MATE00528)
• ISO 529 (MATE00529)
• JIS (MATE00530)

Download the catalog (1,534 kb)

Introduction

Mate EasyTap™ Design Features

Bilz brand collets - compatibility table and kits

Set Up Instructions

EasyTap in the news: Mate Introduces EasyTap™ Tooling Unique New Tool System For Tapping Threads In Sheetmetal Using Thick Turret Punch Presses

* Patent pending.

Trademark Information:

The Mate logo is a registered trademark of Mate Precision Tooling Inc.
EasyTap is a trademark of Mate Precision Tooling Inc.
Bilz is a registered trademark of Bilz Tool Company Inc.
Finn-Power is a registered trademark of Finn-Power Oy