Tapping is the process of machining a hole or rod in a part that uses a specialized threading tool to produce an external or internal helical thread consisting of projections and alternating spiral grooves.
Cutting is done on bolts, nuts and pipes used in split piping systems and other structural parts. If the pipeline is installed manually from pipes on which there is no thread, then it will be important for you to understand how you can cut a thread on a product with your own hands. The main characteristics of any thread are its depth, pitch, profile angle, profile, average, outer and inner diameters.
Required thread information
A thread profile is a cross-sectional figure near a turn. Depending on this indicator, triangular and rectangular, trapezoidal and so on are distinguished. Triangular is used exclusively for the installation of a sanitary system and its elements.
In addition, the thread is separated from the type of direction of the turns into right-hand and left-hand.
Depending on the purpose of the thread, there are fastening and special threads. Special ones are called rectangular, and fastening triangular. Triangular got the name fastener, because it is cut only on the fastening elements of the structure: nuts, screws, bolts. The thread pitch is the distance between the tops and bottoms of adjacent threads.
The profile angle is the angle formed by the intersecting sides (faces) of the turns.
The distance from the start to the end of the thread is called its depth.
The outer diameter is the distance between the points of the two sides of the thread that lie opposite to each other. The inner diameter is the distance between the bases of the opposite sides. The distance between the top and bottom of the opposite side is called the average diameter.
According to the system of measures, the triangular type of thread is metric and inch. Metric threads have the shape of an equilateral triangles at the apex with an angle of 60 degrees. This type is used in instrumentation and mechanical engineering. The inner diameter of the section and the outer size of the screw with metric types are calculated in millimeters, while the pitch can be calculated in millimeters and its fractions.
In profile, the inch version looks exactly the same as the metric version, but the apex angle is 55 degrees. It is calculated in inches and differs from the metric view in a different step.
The inch variety is used when assembling sanitary-type parts. It is divided into pipe and fixing. These two types differ from each other in that the fastener has an enlarged pitch, which guarantees a reliable connection of the structure, and is used to cut nuts, bolts, rods and holes. Tubular is used when connecting pipes. It is smaller than the fastener because its depth is limited by the thickness of the pipe wall. The density of the pipe thread is significantly higher than the fastening thread due to the numerous threads per inch of the product length.
Gutter Cutting Machine
A pipe threading machine is unlikely to be needed by a person who equips his home. It is more of a working tool. By design, it is somewhat reminiscent of vertical drilling machines.
The diameter of the workpiece and the cutting step are adjustable. The work of the spindle can be fine-tuned by adjusting the number and speed of revolutions. Basically, such a machine does almost all the work.Also, unlike manual tools, the machine can make not only an external thread, but also an internal one. More modern machines can handle the smallest parts and thin-walled products.
In the following video, you can clearly see how the machine works without distortions:
Outside threading
Outside threads on rods, bolts and screws are manually cut with dies. They are divided depending on the device into round, prismatic, solid, sliding. The prismatic thread has a pair of identical halves that are fixed in a frame-shaped die with handles. On a pair of outer sides of these dies, prismatic grooves are located, which are intended for prismatic protrusions of the die.
Sliding dies are located in the die so that the numbers on its sections are opposite the same numbers on the frame. Otherwise, the product will be damaged. They are attached with stubborn screws. A steel plate-cracker is installed between the stop screw and the die so that the device does not burst when pressed with the screw.
The round die is fixed in the easy-holder with two and four stop screws. Using the sliding type, you can cut threads if there are imperceptible deviations in the diameter of the rod, which is unacceptable when cutting with solid round dies. With a smaller diameter of the rod, an incomplete thread is cut, and with a larger diameter, an even one.
Manual pipe threading steps
As mentioned above, this operation is performed using a die, die, or tap. The choice of a pipe threading kit depends on many factors. But, first of all, on what kind of thread you need to create - external or internal. For more specifics, consider how a thread is cut into a stainless pipe manually using a die.
Cut off the part of the stainless pipe that has the old thread. It is impractical to restore it, since it will be impossible to achieve complete tightness of the connection and, therefore, leaks will occur in this place. When performing this operation manually, pay special attention to the cut. It must be strictly perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pipe.
Important! A pipe segment showing signs of corrosion should also be removed.
To facilitate screwing the die, remove the chamfer from the end of the pipe. To ensure better sliding, lubricate the place of the future thread with oil. Next, start the actual cutting of the pipe thread. After spending a certain number of turns, the plate should be scrolled in the opposite direction.
Easy to cut external threads with a die
When pipe threading is complete, remove any metal filings from the newly created joint. To check the correctness of the work, screw the object to be installed onto the pipe. So you will find out whether the selected die is used correctly for threading pipes, as well as whether the number of turns is sufficient. If the test is successful, seal the connection and proceed with the installation of the plumbing system.
Internal threading
The internal thread is independently cut using taps inserted into the driver. The tap has an intake part (its end), which is necessary for cutting, a gauging part (middle) used for guidance when cutting a hole and sizing, and a tail, having a square head in section, to hold the tap in the collar when cutting.
When changing from undersized to full metric or fastening inches, a tap set is used that includes three taps of different depths.
Basic thread locations
The connection of pipes for supplying gas or liquids is made in such a way that pipe threads of a cylindrical shape are cut or rolled at their ends. The pipe ends are attached to each other using connecting elements.
When connecting pipes for water or gas, a short and long cylindrical thread is used. The last two turns are called escape. It is formed due to the design of the die, in which the first turns are countersunk. Thanks to the escape, the coupling can be jammed on the pipe, which guarantees the reliability of the tightness of the connection with the sealing material.
The length of the short type should be slightly less than half the length of the sleeve. Then a gap of 2-3 millimeters should remain between the ends of the structures to be connected, which is allowed to jam the clutch on the run. For non-pluggable connections using fittings, the short version is used. Such a connection can be disconnected on an installed pipeline solely by cutting the pipe products.
In order to separate the assembled pipes without cutting them, a squeegee is used. It includes a sleeve, locknuts and a long thread, which must be sized so that when connecting the squeegee, the locknuts and sleeve can be easily screwed onto its surface. The dimensions of the short and long threads vary depending on the size of the pipes.
In order not to use excess metal, pipes with thin walls are often used in heating systems and gas supply systems, since their outer section diameter is almost the same as the inner one, unlike water pipes, a pipe is usually rolled onto the pipe, with the maximum allowable wall thickness such pipes should be no less than when cutting pipe threads on gas and water pipes.
It will take
- Klupp for the required pipe diameter.
- Adjustable wrench (gas).
Klupp is a threading tool, such as a die, only this is a nozzle with a guide skirt. It must be purchased from a plumbing store. There is no shortage of them, so you will find them without problems, even in the village.
In this case, the Chinese version is presented, which is quite good.
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There is such a thing in the region of 200-500 rubles. It all depends on the diameter and the margin. Running models for diameters 1/2, 3/4 inches and inch as in my version.
You can ask the plumbers for the Soviet counterpart, if there is such an opportunity. Then it will be generally free of charge for you.
DIY threading equipment
On pipes with small volumes of work, do-it-yourself external threads can be cut using pipe plugs, using non-sliding or sliding dies.
Initially, the pipe is clamped into a clamp, the end of the pipe is cleaned from scale with a file, after which the cut part is lubricated with sulfofresol or drying oil.
A special tool is installed on the pipe - klupp, which has sliding dies, and with gentle blows on the faceplate handle with a hammer or mallet, guide dies are brought close to the pipe, then everything is fixed with bolts. In addition, based on the risk of the faceplate, cutting dies are installed. Then the tool begins to rotate clockwise, while simultaneously pressing on it.
In the body of the pipe die, on one side there are four holes for the cutting die, and on the other side there are three holes for the guide die. The cutting guide dies are bred, and the faceplates are brought together, which are attached to the body with clamping rings. In the planes adjacent to the body, the faceplates have spiral grooves, in which the pins of the die enter.If you turn the faceplate, the pins begin to slide along the spiral grooves, and the dies come closer (if you turn the faceplate to the left) or gradually diverge (if you turn the faceplate to the right). At a time when the dies are already mounted in the required position, the faceplate is secured with clamping bolts.
Pipe die sets are made with a pair of sets of cutting dies: for threading pipes of 20 or 15 millimeters in size and for cutting pipes with a diameter of 25, 38, 32 and 50 millimeters.
For pipe dies, radial double-sided or radial one-sided dies are used. Dies are produced in 4 copies per package. Each has a designation with a size and serial number from one to four. Corresponding numbers are located at each slot on the body of the klupp body. The pipe has replaceable sleeves for different pipe diameters, located in the guide flange and fastened with screws. The latter is fastened with screws to the body, where the corresponding plate numbers are installed.
Pipe couplings have the advantage of the highest quality of the resulting thread on the products and structural strength. The disadvantage of this equipment is its large weight and the need for serious care.
When cutting a 50 mm thread, it is necessary to rearrange the guide strips by turning them 180 degrees, then with the short side inside the die.
Carving tools
First of all, you need to stock up on all the necessary tools. There is a special electrical unit on sale, but when buying it, you should take into account the dimensions of the tool. It is difficult for a unit with a large size to cut threads on a pipe near a wall.
The best option is to do the work manually. In order to cut a thread on a pipe near the wall, you will need the following tools:
- Die holder;
- Two dies;
- Sealing lubricants (grease, machine oil);
- File or grinder.
The thread on the pipe near the wall should be such that the nut can be removed without difficulty. In some cases, people cover the assembly joint with a dye compound. This is not recommended. Especially for these purposes, there are lubricants and fum tapes. What are seals for? They prevent leaks. With them, tightening and removing the nut will occur without problems.
Instructions
No special knowledge is required to thread a pipe near a wall. All work is carried out according to the standard scheme. In some cases, it is necessary to slightly hollow out the wall so that you can cut the threads without significant effort.
Shut off the riser before starting work. Then the structure is cut, leaving the area for threading. Be careful when cutting the pipe. Make sure that the cut is smooth. This will make it quicker and easier to fix the plate. If the cut is not very smooth, you can use a grinding wheel to give it the necessary texture.
In order to cut a thread on a structure near the wall, you need to use a die. The chamfer on the cut will help to make the first turn easier. Before work, it is recommended to coat the die and the pipe near the wall with grease. Then the die is put on the structure. In order to cut the product, careful rotational movements are performed: 2 turns forward and 1.5 turns in the opposite direction. Try to do the job as carefully as possible.
For reliable fixation, 7 turns are required, which, in general, is 10 millimeters. Make sure that the plate advances correctly. Its movement should be smooth, slow and precise. Do not jerk.
Cutting a thread on a pipe with a large diameter, located near a wall, is a very difficult task, especially for a layman. In this case, the die can be replaced with a die. In shops you can find hand and power tools.The manual version is cheaper, but it is easier to work with an electric die. The choice is yours.
When performing work, it is important to carefully secure the structure. It is good if you are not alone in doing this. If there are two squeegees on the structure, it is recommended to purchase a tap or a special tool for making turns by hand to make turns.
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It is recommended to cover the turns with grease before working with the crane You can use lard as it. If no sealing grease is available, fum tape can be used. For the tap, a silicone gasket is required. So the job is done. However, this is not all. It is required to check the structure for reliability and quality, to conduct an inspection. After a visual inspection, it is recommended to open the water and see if the structure is leaking. If all is well, the job is done.
Klupps of Mayevsky's technology for threading on pipes
Equipment such as Mayevsky's klupp is often used. This device has two-piece split dies. A separate part of the dies corresponds to a specific pipe size. The dies, depending on the number indicated in the socket and on the dies, are mounted in the housing socket using screws according to the risks marked on the dies of the required size and on the housing. A persistent cover fastened with screws is placed on the dies.
Klupp Mayevsky - appearance
This equipment is produced in two sizes: for threading with a diameter of 15 and 20 millimeters and for threads with a width of 25 and 32 millimeters.
Such a device has the following advantages: low weight, ease of construction and maintenance, the ability to quickly replace the dies.
Advantages of klups
Some of the features of this pipe threading tool have been mentioned above. But the ease of use is far from the only advantage of such a set. So, for example, knowing in practice how to thread a pipe using a die, you can easily cope with this task using a die. Among other advantages, it is worth highlighting the purity of the resulting thread, the simplicity of the die design, the ability to quickly replace the cutter dies and the low weight.
The following factor deserves special attention. For the manufacture of dies, expensive tool steel is used. But after all, only the cutters that actually perform the main work should have increased strength! The absence of expensive non-functional parts leads to a decrease in the price of a set of die blocks and, accordingly, reduces the cost of the threading process on a stainless pipe. Therefore, home craftsmen who know how to count money prefer just such a tool.
The use of a die cutter will greatly facilitate the task of threading
These products are sold with a set of dies for threading pipes with a diameter of 50, 38, 32, 25, 20 and 15 mm. Each of them is designated by the number 1, 2, 3, or 4. All slots on the die body also have numbers corresponding to the cutter-dies, with the help of which threading on the pipe will be performed. To increase the efficiency of work in hard-to-reach places, together with the die, it is recommended to purchase special equipment.
Today on the market you can find such a tool with an electric and manual drive. Therefore, the question may arise as to how the pipe is cut more efficiently.
Helpful information! Kluppa are sold in specialized both stationary and online stores. The latter are very convenient, since you can become the owner of a suitable pipe threading kit without leaving your home.
Locksmiths professionals who certainly know how to cut threads on a pipe prefer electric die sets. But such devices cost more.Therefore, if you plan to carry out a one-time threading of a pipe, it is more profitable to purchase a set of tools with a manual drive.
Threads are one of the main types of fastening metal pipes that you can reproduce yourself. So, next we will consider which pipe threading tool is worth purchasing, and how to use it. But before that, it is worth deciding on the basic concepts, without which the performance of work will be impossible.
