Tapping covers the cutting of internal screw threads in metallic and composite aerospace components using hand taps, spiral-flute taps, and form taps, together with CNC tapping heads and rigid or floating tap holders operating under controlled feed rates and cutting speeds to produce threads conforming to unified, metric, or aerospace-specific standards such as MIL-S-8879 in materials including titanium, Inconel, and aluminium alloys.
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Sectors serving Machining & Metal Removal companies:
Metals •
Tools •
Process & Finishing Equipment •
Tooling •
Chemicals •
Lubricants •
Computer Integrated Manufacturing •
Metal Processing & Heat Treatment •
Finishing •
Design Software •
Non-metal Materials •
Professional Services •
Facilities Services •
Coatings

Machining & Metal Removal

Sectors purchasing from Machining & Metal Removal companies:
Structural Components •
Engine Rotating & Gas-Path Parts •
Airframe Assemblies •
Engine Structure & Casings •
Airframer •
Landing Assemblies •
Turbine Engines •
Power Transmission •
Bearings •
Fasteners •
Rotors & Propellers •
Auxiliary Power •
Tubing, Hoses & Conduits •
Fluid Power •
Mechanical Hardware •
Fuel Systems •
Actuation •
Valves