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Flexible Thread Tapping
System for Thick Turret Presses.
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:
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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.
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Lower tool assembly includes
ball bearing mechanism for smooth rotation. Prevents
unwanted undersheet marking.
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Has pre-pierce hole "miss
protection" feature to prevent tool and part
damage in the event of
a missing pre-pierce hole.
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Robust construction, with
hardened guide for accurate,
long-life operation.
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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.
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Mate EasyTap™ produces high quality threads
in punched or extruded holes.
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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 setup easy.
- 100% unconditionally
customer satisfaction guaranteed like all Mate
products.
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 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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DIN 371
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MATE PN
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FORMING TAP SIZE
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M2.5
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M3
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M4
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M5
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M6
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M8
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*MATE00527
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SHANK & SQUARE SIZE (mm)
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2.8X2.1
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3.5X2.7
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4.5X3.4
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6X4.9
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6X4.9
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8X6.2
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BILZ PART NUMBER
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29 100 007
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29 100 025
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29 100 044
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29 100 067
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29 100 067
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29 100 087
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*MATE00527
INCLUDES (1) EACH OF THE FOLLOWING COLLETS: 29
100 007, 29 100 025, 29 100 044, 29 100 067, 29
100 087
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ANSI/ASME
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MATE PN
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FORMING TAP SIZE
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M2.5
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M3
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M4
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M5
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M6
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M8
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*MATE00528
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SHANK & SQUARE SIZE (IN)
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0.141x0.110
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0.141x0.110
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0.168x0.131
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0.194x0.152
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0.255x0.191
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0.318x0.238
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BILZ PART NUMBER
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29 100 028
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29 100 028
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29 100 041
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29 100 052
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29 100 077
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29 100 101
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FORMING TAP SIZE
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#3-#6
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#8
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#10
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#12
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1/4"-20
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5/16"-18
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SHANK & SQUARE SIZE (IN)
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0.141x0.110
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0.168x0.131
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0.194x0.152
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0.220x0.165
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0.255x0.191
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0.318x0.238
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BILZ PART NUMBER
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29 100 028
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29 100 041
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29 100 052
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29 100 062
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29 100 077
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29 100 101
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*MATE00528
INCLUDES (1) EACH OF THE FOLLOWING COLLETS: 29
100 028, 29 100 041, 29 100 052, 29 100 062, 29
100 077, 29 100 101
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ISO 529
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MATE PN
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FORMING
TAP SIZE
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M2.5
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M3
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M4
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M5
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M6
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M8
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*MATE00529
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SHANK
& SQUARE SIZE (mm)
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2.8X2.24
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3.15X2.5
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3.15X2.5
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5X4
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6.3 X 5
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6.3 X 5
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BILZ PART NUMBER
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29 100 008
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29 100 015
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29 100 015
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29 100 054
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29 100 074
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29 100 074
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FORMING TAP SIZE
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#4
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#6
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#10
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#12
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1/4"-20
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5/16"-18
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SHANK & SQUARE SIZE (mm)
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3.15X2.5
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3.55X2.8
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5X4
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5.6X4.5
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6.3 X 5
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8X6.3
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BILZ PART NUMBER
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29 100 015
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29 100 027
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29 100 054
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29 100 063
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29 100 074
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29 100 087
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*MATE00529
INCLUDES (1) EACH OF THE FOLLOWING COLLETS: 29
100 008, 29 100 015, 29 100 027, 29 100 054, 29
100 063, 29 100 074, 29 100 087
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JIS
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MATE PN
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FORMING TAP SIZE
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M2.5
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M3
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M4
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M5
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M6
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M8
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*MATE00530
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SHANK & SQUARE SIZE (mm)
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3X2.5
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4X3.2
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5X4
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5.5X4.5
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6X4.5
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6.2X5
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BILZ PART NUMBER
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29 100 014
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29 100 122
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29 100 054
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29 100 060
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29 100 090
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29 100 073
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*MATE00530
INCLUDES (1) EACH OF THE FOLLOWING COLLETS: 29
100 014, 29 100 122, 29 100 054, 29 100 060, 29
100 090, 29 100 073
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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)
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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
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