Somta Tools User Guide PDF

CUTTING TOOL MATERIALS
Somta cutting tools are manufactured from the finest steel

available. The heat treatment process is controlled by our
Metallurgical laboratory using advanced computerised and
electronic instrumentation. High Speed Steel contains various
elements such as Molybdenum, Tungsten, Cobalt and Vanadium
and must be specially heat treated to produce the ideal
combination of strength, toughness and wear resistance.
SOMTA products are manufactured from one of the following High
Speed Steels depending on the product and application.
C Cr W Mo V Co Hardness (HRC)
M2 0.9 4 6 5 2 - 63 - 65
M35 0.9 4 6 5 2 5 64 - 66
M42 1.1 4 1.5 9.5 1 8 66 - 68.5(70)
M9V 1.25 4.2 3.5 8.5 3 - 64 - 66
M2 is the standard High Speed Steel and is used where toughness

is important, together with a good standard of wear resistance and
red hardness.
M35 is a development of M2 and contains 5% cobalt which gives

improved hardness, wear resistance and red hardness. It may be
used when cutting higher strength materials.
M42 can be heat treated to very high hardness levels of up to 70

HRC (1 000 HV) although normally a slightly lower figure will be
employed to retain toughness. This steel is ideal for machining higher
strength materials and work hardening alloys such as stainless steels,
nimonic alloys etc. Despite its high hardness, M42 has good
grindability characteristics due to lower vanadium content.
M9V material is mainly used in the manufacture of machine taps

because of its good wear resistance, good grinding capabilities, high
hardness and excellent toughness.
Cutting tools may shatter

eye protection should be worn
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SURFACE TREATMENTS
Bright Finish
A bright finish tool has no surface treatment and is suitable for general
purpose use.
Blue Finish
A blue finish is achieved by steam tempering - a thermal process
which imparts a non-metallic surface to the tool. This surface is
porous and by absorbing lubricant, helps prevent rusting, reduces
friction and cold welding, resulting in increased tool life.
Steam tempered products can successfully be used at slightly
increased machining rates or on more difficult to machine materials.
Gold Oxide
This is a metallic brown coloured surface treatment achieved by a
low temperature temper and is normally only used on cobalt products
for identification purposes.
Nitriding
Nitriding imparts a hard surface to the tool and is used for prolonging
tool life and machining difficult to machine materials. Because
nitriding makes the edge more brittle, care must be exercised in the
type of application.
Nitrided tools are normally also steam tempered.
Titanium Nitride Coating (TiN)

TiN coating is a very hard, gold coloured surface coating a few
microns thick which is applied by means of a complex process, called
Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD), by advanced modern equipment.
The coating is non-metallic and therefore reduces cold welding.
In certain applications increased speed and feed rates can be
achieved because of:
(a) The hardness of the coating.

(b) The reduction in cutting force required due to a decrease in
friction between the tool and the workpiece.
Tool performance will deteriorate after re-sharpening.
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TiCN (Titanium Carbonitride)
The addition of carbon to TiN results in a significant increase in the
hardness of TiCN over TiN. TiCN also has a much lower coefficient
of friction which enhances the surface finish of components machined
with TiCN coated tools, higher productivity can be achieved on a
wide range of materials but, in particular stainless steel, titanium
and nickel based alloys. It is now generally accepted that TiCN
coating has been superseded by TiAlN for most machining
applications.
TiAlN (Titanium Aluminium Nitride)

In addition to a higher hardness than both TiN and TiCN the aluminium
in the coating imparts a much greater oxidation stability. This is as a
result of a very thin film of (Aluminium Oxide) being formed on the
surface of the TiAlN. The film is self repairing, leading to additional
increased service life. These improvements allow the coating to
withstand much higher temperatures which in turn allows increased
cutting conditions, especially useful when machining Cast Iron and
tough steels.
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DRILLS
DRILL NOMENCLATURE
TANG
MORSE TAPER
SHANK
HELIX
ANGLE
RECESS
OVERALL
LENGTH
BODY
FLUTE
LENGTH
DIAMETER
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DRILL NOMENCLATURE
CHISEL
ANGLE
BODY
FLANK POINT
CLEARANCE
DIAMETER ANGLE
WEB
THICKNESS CHISEL
EDGE
HEEL
LIP
LENGTH
LAND
LIP
CLEARANCE
ANGLE
DETAILED VIEW OF LIP CLEARANCE
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SELECTING THE CORRECT DRILL
Drills for general use
These twist drills are designed to drill the common materials under
normal operating conditions.
The following standard drills are available ex-stock from Somta.
Jobber Drills
General purpose drilling.
Long Series Drills
General purpose long reach drilling.
Stub Drills
A short robust drill suited to portable drill applications.
Reduced Shank Drills 1/2” / 12,7 mm Shank
General drilling for use in hand power tools.
Left hand Jobber Drills
General purpose drilling in the left hand direction.
MTS Drills
General purpose drilling.
MTS Drills, HSS-Co
General purpose drilling in difficult materials.

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Drills for specific applications
More efficient drilling can be achieved by using a drill designed for a
specific application.
The following drills are available ex-stock from Somta.
Sheet Metal Drills
Self centring drill designed to produce accurate holes in thin materials.

135° split point.
Double Ended Sheet Metal Drills
Self centring drill designed to produce accurate holes in thin materials.

135° split point.
Tanged Jobber Drills
Designed to fit tang drive sleeve.
NDX - Heavy Duty Jobber Drills, HSS-Co
Drilling high tensile steels and other difficult materials. 135° split
point.
TiN Coated Jobber Drills
For drilling in a production environment where higher speeds and or

feeds are required.
Extra Length Drills
Extra deep hole drilling. (Details on page 18)
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UDL Deep Hole Drills Long Series, HSS-Co
Parabolic Flute Form and Heavy Duty, for general purpose long reach
drilling.
UDL Deep Hole Drills Extra Length, HSS-Co
Parabolic Flute Form and Heavy Duty, for extra deep hole drilling.
UDL Jobber Drills, Long Chip, HSS-Co
Parabolic Flute Form and Heavy Duty, for use on NC and CNC
machines where high productivity and accurate holes are required.
UDL - Stub Drills, Long Chip, HSS-Co
UDS - Jobber Drills, Short Chip, HSS-Co
UDC - Jobber Drills, Cast Iron, HSS-Co
MTS Extra Length Drill
Extra deep hole drilling. (Details on page 18 & 19)
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MTS Core Drills
For enlarging diameters of existing holes whether drilled, punched

or cored. (Details on page 21)
MTS Armour Piercing Drills, HSS-Co
Heavy duty drilling in work hardening and heat treated steels.
Drills for Special Applications
Subland Drills
For drilling stepped holes in one operation.

Drill Reamers
For drilling and reaming holes in one operation (hole tolerance wider
than H7).
Coolant Feed Drills
For drilling extra deep holes. (Details on page 19)

Cotter Pin Drills
For heavy duty drilling using a tang drive sleeve.

Somta Sorger
Patented Auger for wood drilling

Rail Drills
Developed for drilling work hardening railway lines. Alternative to the

Armour piercing drill.
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DRILL TECHNICAL DATA
TYPICAL PHYSICAL
WORKPIECE MATERIAL CODE TYPE
PROPERTIES
HARDNESS TONS PER
N / mm² STUB JOBBER
TYPE GRADE BRINELL SQ.INCH
(MAX) DRILLS DRILLS
(MAX) (MAX)
FREE CUTTING 150 35 540
0.3 to 0.4% Carbon 170 40 620 101 - 102
CARBON 0.3 to 0.4% Carbon 248 59 910 141 - 142
STEEL 105
0.4 to 0.7% Carbon 206 47 720 147 - 148
& 0.4 to 0.7% Carbon 286 67 1030 154 - 164
151 - 152
Low Alloy Tool 248 59 910 155 - 161
ALLOY
Steels 330 75 1150 153 - 163
STEEL
High Alloy Tool Steels 167 - 177
Heat Treatable Steels 380 87 1300
Martensitic
248 54 810
(400 Series)
STAINLESS
STEEL Austenitic (Work AS ABOVE AS ABOVE
Hardening) 300 65 1000
(300 Series)
HEAT
Inconell, Hastelloy
RESISTING 350 78 1200 AS ABOVE AS ABOVE
ALLOYS Nimonic Alloys
Commercially Pure 275 65 1000 AS ABOVE

TITANIUM AS ABOVE
Commercially Alloyed 350 78 1200 155
Grey Irons
CAST AS ABOVE
IRONS Nodular Irons 110 - 300 - - AS ABOVE
156
Malleable Irons
MANGANESE AS ABOVE AS ABOVE

AS SUPPLIED
STEEL
Wrought Alloys
ALUMINIUM Cast Alloys
Silicon Alloys 156
AS SUPPLIED AS ABOVE AS ABOVE
MAGNESIUM
ALLOYS
LEADED COPPER ALLOYS

Free Cutting Alloys FREE CUTTING BRASS AS ABOVE AS ABOVE
MEDIUM TO HIGH LEADED BRASS
COPPER Moderately LOW TO HIGH SILICON BRONZE

MANGANESE BRONZE
ALLOYS Machineable Alloys ALUMINIUM SILICON BRONZE AS ABOVE
AS ABOVE
COMMERCIAL BRONZE 90% 155
Difficult to Machine
PHOSPHOR BRONZE 5 - 10%
Alloys
ALUMINIUM BRONZE
Soft
Hard AS SUPPLIED AS ABOVE AS ABOVE
PLASTICS
Reinforced 156
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DRILL TECHNICAL DATA (cont.)
CODE TYPE DENOTES RECOMMENDED FEED
SPEED CURVE
COOLANT METRES /
MORSE MORSE See
LONG EXTRA MIN
TAPER TAPER Page 14
SERIES LENGTH
STANDARD E/LENGTH
SOLUBLE OIL 25 - 30
118 - 119
201 - 202 241 - 242 OR H
120 - 121 SEMI-SYNTHETIC 15 - 20
116 - 117 203 - 204 244 - 245
OIL 10 - 15
122 - 123
109 - 110 205 - 206 251 - 252
SOLUBLE OIL 15 - 24 F
124 - 125
208 254 - 255 SOLUBLE OIL 10 - 15
126 EXTREME H
PRESSURE 4-8
SOLUBLE OIL
EXTREME 12 - 16 H
AS ABOVE PRESSURE
AS ABOVE AS ABOVE 261 AS ABOVE OR
279 6 C
SULPHO-
CHLORINATED
SOLUBLEOIL
AS ABOVE EXTREMEPRESSURE
AS ABOVE AS ABOVE 261 AS ABOVE 5 - 10 E
OR
279 SULPHO-CHLORINATED
SOLUBLEOIL
AS ABOVE SULPHO-CHLORINATED 15 - 25 F
AS ABOVE AS ABOVE 261 AS ABOVE EXTREMEPRESSURE
279 CHLORINATEDOIL 7 - 11 C
DRY OR 25 - 35
DETERGENT
AS ABOVE AS ABOVE AS ABOVE AS ABOVE WATER - SOLUBLE 15 - 30 K
EMULSION 25 - 30
AS ABOVE
DRY OR 4-6
AS ABOVE AS ABOVE 261 AS ABOVE C
279 NEAT E.P. OIL
SOLUBLE OIL Up to 45
L
(1 : 25)
30 - 35
AS ABOVE AS ABOVE AS ABOVE AS ABOVE
LOW VISCOSITY
40 - 100 L
MINERAL OIL
SOLUBLE OIL
40 - 50 M
(1 : 20)
30 - 36
SOLUBLE OIL
AS ABOVE AS ABOVE AS ABOVE AS ABOVE (1 : 20) L
LIGHT MINERAL
OIL 15 - 20
DRY OR 25 - 30
-
SOLUBLE OIL < 20
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UD DRILL TECHNICAL DATA
TENSILE
HARDNESS
MATERIAL TYPES STRENGTH
HB
N/mm²
Free Cutting steels 120 400
Structural steel. Case carburizing steel 200 700
Plain carbon steel 250 850

Steel
Alloy steel 250 850
Alloy steel. 250 850

Hardened and tempered steel 350 1200
Alloy steel. Hardened and tempered steel 350 1200
Free machining Stainless steel 250 850

Stainless
Steel
Austenitic 250 850
Ferritic + Austenitic, Ferritic, Martensitic 300 1000
Lamellar graphite 150 500

500
Cast Iron
150
Lamellar graphite
300 1000
Nodular graphite, Malleable Cast Iron 200 700
Nodular graphite 200 700

Malleable Cast Iron 300 1000
Titanium, unalloyed 200 700

Titanium
Titanium, alloyed 270 900

270 900
Titanium alloyed
350 1200
Nickel, unalloyed 150 500
Nickel
Nickel, alloyed 270 900

350 1200
Copper 100 350
Copper
Beta Brass, Bronze 200 700
Alpha Brass 200 700
High strength Bronze 470 1500
Al, Mg, unalloyed 100 350

Magnesium
Aluminium
Al alloyed Si < 0.5% 150 500
Al alloyed, Si > 0.5% 120 400

< 10%
Al alloyed, Si > 10% 120 400

Al-alloys, Mg-alloys
Synthetic
Materials
Thermoplastics - -
Thermosetting plastics - -
Reinforced plastic materials - -
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UD DRILL TECHNICAL DATA (cont.)
NORMAL DRILL TYPE & SURFACE SPEED FEED
CHIP SURFACE METRES CURVE
FORM TREATMENT PER MINUTE see Page 14
UDL 35 - 45 H
extra long TiN 50 - 70 J
UDL 25 - 35 H
middle/long
TiN 40 - 50 J
UDL 25 - 30 G
long TiN TiCN TiAlN 35 - 40 I
long UDL 25 - 30 G
TiN TiCN TiAlN 35 - 40 I
long UDL 15 - 20 E
TiN TiCN TiAlN 25 - 30 G
long UDL 15 - 20 E
middle UDL 18 - 21 E
long UDL 8 - 10 K
TiN TiCN TiAlN 12 - 15 M
long UDL 10 - 15 E
extra short UDC 30 - 35 G
TiAlN 45 - 55 I
extra short UDC 25 - 30 G
TiAlN 35 - 45 I
middle/short UDC 18 - 21 E
TiAlN 25 - 35 G
middle/short UDC 12 - 17 E
TiAlN 22 - 26 G
extra long UDL 20 - 25 E

TiCN 30 - 35 G
middle/short UDS 13 - 17 E
TiCN 20 - 25 G
middle/short UDS 5-6 C
TiCN 7 - 11 E
extra long UDL 12 - 16 G
TiCN TiAlN 20 - 25 I
long UDL 6-8 G
TiCN TiAlN 10 - 12 I
long UDL 5-6 C
TiCN TiAlN 10 - 12 E
extra long UDL 55 - 65 L
TiN 80 - 95 N
middle/short UDS 60 - 70 L
TiN 90 - 105 N
long UDL 30 - 40 L
TiN 45 - 50 N
short UDS 27 - 33 K
TiN 40 - 50 M
extra long UDL 75 - 85 N
TiN 110 - 125 N
middle UDL 65 - 75 N
TiN 100 - 115 N
middle/short UDS 55 - 65 L
TiN 80 - 100 N
UDS 27 - 33 K
short TiN 40 - 50 M
extra long UDL 75 - 85 L

TiN 110 - 125 N
short UDS 55 - 65 J
TiN 80 - 100 L
extra short UDC 15 - 20 J
TiN 20 - 30 L
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DRILL FEED CURVE CHART
DRILL FEEDS (mm / rev.)

FEED / REV (mm)
DRILL DIAMETER (mm)
HOW TO USE THE DRILL FEED CHART

1. Locate Feed Curve (as given in the application data pages 11
& 13) on the right hand side of the drill feed chart.
2. Locate Drill Diameter along bottom axis of chart.
3. Determine point of intersection of Feed Curve and Drill Diameter.
4. Project horizontally from point of intersection to left hand side of
chart and read off nearest FEED / REV (mm).
5. Select nearest feed on drilling machine within ± 20% of chart
figure.
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General Drilling Feeds (mm per revolution)
Drill Drill
Feed Feed
Diameter Diameter
Range Range
Range (mm) Range (mm)
1-3 0.03 to 0.075 16 - 20 0.25 to 0.53
3-5 0.05 to 0.18 20 - 25 0.28 to 0.56
5-8 0.10 to 0.28 25 - 30 0.30 to 0.60
8 - 12 0.15 to 0.35 30 - 40 0.35 to 0.68
12 - 16 0.20 to 0.45 Over 40 0.40 to 0.75
When setting to drill material of unknown machinability the slowest

speed and lightest feed should be used and these should be gradually
increased until optimum output per regrind is obtained.
HELIX ANGLE OR SPIRAL
20°
SLOW SPIRAL
30°
NORMAL SPIRAL
40°
QUICK SPIRAL
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PERIPHERAL SPEED
METRES
5 10 20 30 40
PER MIN
Drill
Dia. mm Revolutions
1.0 1591 3182 6364 9546 12728
2.0 795 1590 3182 4770 6360
3.0 530 1060 2120 3180 4240
4.0 398 795 1590 2385 3180
5.0 318 636 1272 1908 2544
6.0 265 530 1060 1590 2120
7.0 227 455 910 1365 1820
8.0 199 398 796 1194 1592
9.0 177 353 706 1059 1412
10.0 159 318 636 954 1272
11.0 145 289 578 867 1156
12.0 133 265 530 795 1060
13.0 122 245 490 735 980
14.0 114 227 454 681 908
15.0 106 212 424 636 848
16.0 100 199 398 597 796
18.0 89 177 354 531 708
20.0 80 159 318 477 636
22.0 73 145 290 435 580
24.0 67 133 266 399 532
26.0 61 122 344 366 488
28.0 57 144 228 342 456
30.0 53 106 212 318 424
35.0 45 91 182 273 364
40.0 40 80 160 240 320
45.0 35 70 140 210 280
50.0 32 64 128 192 256
63.0 25 50 100 150 200
75.0 21 42 84 126 168
100.0 16 32 64 96 128
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TO rpm CONVERSION CHART
50 60 70 80 90 100
per Minute
15910 19092 22274 25456 28638 31820
7950 9540 11130 12720 14310 15900
5300 6360 7420 8480 9540 10600
3975 4770 5565 6360 7155 7950
3180 3816 4452 5088 5724 6360
2650 3180 3710 4240 4770 5300
2275 2730 3185 3640 4095 4550
1990 2388 2786 3184 3582 3980
1765 2118 2471 2824 3177 3530
1590 1908 2226 2544 2862 3180
1445 1734 2023 2312 2601 2890
1325 1590 1855 2120 2385 2650
1225 1470 1715 1960 2205 2450
1135 1362 1589 1816 2043 2270
1060 1272 1484 1696 1908 2120
995 1194 1393 1592 1791 1990
885 1062 1239 1416 1593 1770
795 954 1113 1272 1431 1590
725 870 1015 1160 1305 1450
665 798 931 1064 1197 1330
610 732 854 976 1098 1220
570 684 798 912 1026 1140
530 636 742 848 954 1060
455 546 637 728 819 910
400 480 560 640 720 800
350 420 490 560 630 700
320 384 448 512 576 640
250 300 350 400 450 500
210 252 294 336 378 420
160 192 224 256 288 320
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THE CORRECT USE OF DRILLS
A guide to successful drilling
• Make sure the workpiece is securely held and supported.

Should it bend or move, it could cause the drill to break.
• Use a good socket and thoroughly clean both the socket and
the taper shank of the drill. Do not use steel objects to seat
the drill.
• Straight shank drill chucks must be able to hold the drill
securely.
• Keep the drill sharp. Do not allow it to become blunt as it will
require extra-grinding to get it sharp again.
• Direct an adequate supply of the recommended coolant to
the point of the drill. (see page 11).
• Do not allow chips to clog the drill flutes.
• When re-sharpening take care to achieve the correct point
geometry (see page 22/24) and do not overheat the drill
when grinding.
• Use core drills for enlarging existing holes - 2 flute drills
are not designed for this purpose.
• Use the correct drill to suit the application (see page 6-9).
Deep Hole Drilling
A general guide
A hole deeper than 3 times its diameter is considered a “deep hole”.

Deep holes are successfully drilled by reducing speed and feed rates,
as shown in the table on page 11. Care must be taken not to clog
the flutes with chips. In very deep holes it may be necessary to
withdraw the drill frequently to clear the flutes. Extra length drills
should be used with a guide bush as close to the workpiece as
possible to support the drill.
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Recommended Speeds for Deep Holes
Depth of Hole % Speed

Reduction
3 X Drill Diameter 10%
4 X Drill Diameter 20%
5 x Drill Diameter 30%
More than 6 X Drill Diameter 40%
Recommended Feeds for Deep Holes
Depth of Hole % Feed

Reduction
3 to 4 X Drill Diameter 10%
5 to 8 X Drill Diameter 20%
Extra Length "Deep Hole" Drills (UDL Form)

The SOMTA "Deep Hole" drill has a specially shaped flute form,
commonly known as Parabolic, which gives rigidity for deep hole
drilling and improves chip flow, enabling the full depth of the hole to
be drilled without withdrawal.
These drills are of special robust design for use on tougher materials
such as steels and cast irons with hardness up to 1000 N/mm².
Similar drills for softer materials such as aluminium, mild steel etc.
with hardness up to 500 N/mm² are available on special request.
Coolant Feed Drills

Higher production rates can be achieved when deep hole drilling by
using coolant feed drills.
Harmful heat generation at the drill point is prevented by the supply
of coolant to the cutting face. This allows higher speeds and feeds
and improved chip flow, thus eliminating the need to clear the flutes
by withdrawal.
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Core Drilling
Core Drill Nomenclature
OVERALL LENGTH
BODY RECESS SHANK
FLUTE LENGTH
DIAMETER
HELIX
ANGLE
CHAMFER
LENGTH
LIP
LENGTH
LIP CLEARANCE
ANGLE
LAND LAND
WEB
BODY BODY
CLEARANCE CLEARANCE
DIAMETER DIAMETER
3 FLUTES 4 FLUTES
Core Drills
Cutting Diameter Tolerance on Core Drills
Core Drill Diameter (mm) Diameter Tolerance (mm)
Above Up to Plus Minus
- 6 +0 - 0,018
6 10 +0 - 0,022
10 18 +0 - 0,027
18 30 +0 - 0,033
30 50 +0 - 0,039
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A Guide to Core Drilling
Core drills are only used for enlarging diameters of existing holes
whether drilled, punched or cored. Having no point, the drill is only
able to cut on the chamfer. The maximum amount of material that
can be removed is restricted by the chamfer root diameter to 60% of
the core drill diameter.
Because of its multi-flute construction the core drill gives better hole
size and surface finish than a two flute drill. Two flute drills should
not be used to enlarge existing holes as they will tend to chip and
break.
Speed and Feed rates for Core Drills
Speed - As for 2 flute drills
Feed - 3 Flute
1 to 1,5 X 2 flute drill feed rate
4 Flute
1,5 to 2 X 2 flute drill feed rate
Cutting diameter tolerance

SOMTA Twist Drills are manufactured to h8 tolerance.
2 Flute Drills
Cutting Diameter Tolerance on Twist Drills

Drill Diameter (mm) Diameter Tolerance (mm)
Above Up to Plus Minus
- 3 +0 -0,014
3 6 +0 -0,018
6 10 +0 -0,022
10 18 +0 -0,027
18 30 +0 -0,033
30 50 +0 -0,039
50 80 +0 -0,046
Back Taper on Fluted Portion

The drill diameter is normally reduced over the fluted portion to
prevent jamming. The amount of back taper is a maximum of: 0,08
mm on diameter per 100 mm length.
Back taper is usually only applied to sizes over 6 mm.
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DRILL POINT STYLES
Standard Point
118°
125° - 135°
This point is suitable for general purpose drilling.
Split Point
135°
140° - 145°
The split point minimises end thrust and is self centering.
Long Point
90°
125° - 135°
Used for wood, plastic, hard rubber, fibres etc.
Cast Iron Point ("DX" Point)
118°
125° - 135°
70°
The secondary angle reduces wear on the outer corners.
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Heavy Duty Notched Point
135°
125° - 135°
The notched point reduces end thrust and optimises centre cutting
efficiency with chisel strength. It is recommended for hard and high
strength materials.
Web Thinned Point

118°
125° - 135°
The web thinned point reduces end thrust and improves centre cutting
efficiency.
"UX" Point
130° 10% D
125° - 135°
The 130° special notched "UX" point style provides self centering,
easier penetration, improved hole accuracy and improved load
distribution. This special notch geometry gives a corrected rake angle
of 15° which provides strong point for harder materials, as well as
preventing snatching with materials such as Aluminium, Brass,
Bronze and Plastics. Available on UDL and UDS drills.
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Part Split Point
130°
140° - 145°
The 130° part split point is similar to the conventional split point. The
part split point has a wider chisel edge. Provides easy penetration,
self centering and optimises centre cutting efficiency with chisel
strength.
Common Re-Sharpening Errors on Standard Drill Points
LIP LIP
CLEARANCE CLEARANCE
ANGLE ANGLE
TOO GREAT TOO SMALL
CHISEL ANGLE CHISEL ANGLE

TOO GREAT TOO SMALL
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LIPS UNEQUAL LENGTH DIFFERENCE IN
(DIFFERENCE IN RELATIVE RELATIVE LIP HEIGHT
LIP HEIGHT.) WILL DRILL AN OVERSIZE
HOLE.
UNEVEN WEB WEB THINNING

THINNING TOO GREAT
Web thinning is recommended for:
1. restoring chisel edge to the original length after several

regrinds.
2. larger drills where the machine thrust is limited.
3. difficult materials.
Lip Clearance Angle
Drill Size (mm) Angle (°)

Up to 3 18 - 24
3.1 - 6 14 - 18
6.1 - 12 10 - 14
12.1 - 20 8 - 12
Above 20 6 - 10
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DRILLING PROBLEMS: CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS
Broken or Twisted Tangs
(a) Possible Cause
Bad fit between the drill sleeve and the shank of the drill.
Solution
(i) Use only sleeves which are in good condition (avoid
worn or damaged sleeves).
(ii) Ensure the drill shank and sleeve are thoroughly clean.
Note:
The tang is not intended to transmit the drive - it is only used for
ejection. The Morse Taper is self-holding and relies on a good fit in
the sleeve to transmit the drive.
Drill Web Split

(a) Possible Cause
The feed is too great.
Solution
Use the correct feed for the drill size material - see page 14.
(b) Possible Cause
Insufficient lip clearance behind the cutting edge.
Solution
Check that the lip clearance is as per information on page 24/
25.
(c) Possible Cause
Excessive web thinning.
Solution
The web thickness should not be less than 10% of the drill
diameter.
(d) Possible Cause
Using a hard object to seat the drill in the sleeve.
Solution
Use soft material e.g. copper or wood, to seat the drill.
Worn outer Corners

(a) Possible Cause
The peripheral speed is too high for the material being drilled.
Solution
Use the recommended speed - see page 11.
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Broken outer Corners
(a) Possible Cause
Drilling thin material particularly when not properly supported.
Solution
Use a sheet metal drill and clamp the workpiece securely.
(b) Possible Cause

Using a 2 flute drill to enlarge the diameter of an existing hole.
Solution
Only core drills should be used for this purpose.
Chipped or Broken Lips

(a) Possible Cause
This is usually caused by excessive lip clearance angles behind
the cutting edge.
Solution
25.
Oversized and Out of Round Holes

(a) Possible Cause
Unequal point angles.
Solution
This usually results when hand grinding the point. Use a point
grinding fixture or machine.
(b) Possible Cause
Unequal cutting edge length (lip height).
Solution
When re-grinding ensure that the same amount of material is
removed from both flanks.
(c) Possible Cause
Loose spindle or worn drill sleeve.
Solution
Use equipment which is in good condition.
(d) Possible Cause
The workpiece moves.
Solution
The workpiece must be securely clamped.
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Drill rubbing and not cutting
(a) Possible Cause
Too little lip clearance behind the cutting edge.
Solution
25.
Cracks in cutting edges

(a) Possible Cause
The point is overheated and cooled too quickly when re-
sharpening.
Solution
Use coolant when grinding or grind in stages, quenching
frequently in soluble oil.
Rough hole finish

(a) Possible Cause
The drill is blunt.
Solution
Re-sharpen as per information on page 24/25.
(b) Possible Cause
Inadequate supply of coolant to the point.
Solution
The coolant must reach the point of the drill.
Drill breaks at flute runout

(a) Possible Cause
The workpiece moves during drilling.
Solution
The workpiece must be securely clamped.
(b) Possible Cause
The flutes are clogged with swarf.
Solution
Clear the flutes by frequently withdrawing the drill, or use a drill
more suited to the material e.g. a UDL drill for aluminium.
(c) Possible Cause
Using the wrong type of drill e.g. using a jobber drill for thin
material.
Solution
See pages 6 to 9 for the correct drill to suit the application.
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CENTRE DRILLS
CENTRE DRILL NOMENCLATURE
OVERALL LENGTH
PILOT FLUTE
LENGTH LENGTH
118° 60°
BODY DIAMETER PILOT

DIAMETER
TYPE 'A'
60° 120°
TYPE 'B'
RADIUS
TYPE 'R'
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SELECTING THE CORRECT CENTRE DRILL
TYPE "A"
For general centering operations on workpieces requiring additional

maching between centres.
TYPE "B" (Protected Centre)

Sometimes called Bell Type
The 60° cone surface produced by this centre drill is recessed below
the surface of the workpiece and is therefore protected from damage.
TYPE "R" (Radius)
The type "R" centre drill is also used for general centering operations,
but produces a radius centre suitable for a variety of male centre
angles eg. 60°, 82° or 120° can be used as an alternative to type "A"
above.
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THE CORRECT USE OF CENTRE DRILLS
A guide to successful drilling
Recommended Speeds
The peripheral speeds for centre drills are the same as for 2 flute
drills given on page 10-11. For calculation purposes the nominal
diameter given below should be used.
Centre Drill Nominal Centre Drill Nominal

Size Diameter (mm) Size (mm) Diameter (mm)
BS 1 2 1 2
BS 2 3 1.25 2
BS 3 4 1.6 3
BS 4 6 2 4
BS 5 8 2.5 5
BS 6 11 3.15 6
BS 7 14 4 7
5 9
6.3 11
8 14
10 18
Recommended Feeds
Use the nominal diameter given above to establish the feed as given
on page 19, and then reduce by 40% for centre drills.
Re-sharpening of Centre Drills

Centre Drill can be re-sharpened on the point only. refer to the
re-sharpening guide for 2 flute drill on page 24/25.
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COUNTERBORES
COUNTERBORE NOMENCLATURE
SHANK DIAMETER
SHANK
LENGTH
RECESS
BODY DIAMETER
BODY
PILOT
PILOT DIAMETER
A General Guide
Counterbores are used to create seatings for cap screw heads and
are therefore identified by the cap screw they suit. They are available
with straight or Morse Taper shanks.
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Cap Screw Pilot Drill Counterbore
Size Size (mm) Diameter (mm)
M3 3.4 6
M 3.5 3.9 6.5
M4 4.5 8
M5 5.5 10
M6 6.6 11
M8 9 15
M 10 11 18
M 12 14 20
Speeds & Feeds

The speeds and feeds for counterbores are approximately 80% to
85% of those for drills as given on page 11.
The counterbore diameter given in the above table is used for this
calculation.
RE-SHARPENING
Counterbores are re-sharpened only by grinding the front cutting
edges, maintaining the original relief angle of 6°- 8°.
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COUNTERSINKS
COUNTERSINKS NOMENCLATURE
OVERALL LENGTH
CUTTING BODY
ANGLE DIAMETER
MINIMUM CUTTING BODY DIAMETER

DIAMETER
OVERALL LENGTH
CUTTING
ANGLE
BODY DIAMETER
MINIMUM CUTTING
DIAMETER
THE CORRECT USE OF COUNTERSINKS

A General Guide
Countersinks are normally used to produce a 60° or 90° chamfer
recess which accommodates the corresponding 60° or 90° screw
head. They are available in straight or Morse Taper Shank.
Speeds and Feeds

The speeds and feeds for countersinks are the same as those for
drills (see page 11) and are based on the diameter midway
between the largest and smallest diameter of the countersink.
RE-SHARPENING
The axial relief is critical to the performance of the countersink and
should not be altered. When re-sharpening, grind only the flute face.
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REAMERS
REAMER NOMENCLATURE
OVERALL LENGTH
CUTTING LENGTH RECESS SHANK
DIAMETER
B
B
BEVEL LEAD
ANGLE
SHANK
TAPER LEAD SQUARE
DIAMETER
A B
A B
TAPER LEAD
ANGLE SIZE OF
SQUARE
SECTION A-A
NO CIRCULAR
LAND CIRCULAR
LAND
PRIMARY CLEARANCE
CLEARANCE ANGLE
ANGLE
FLUTE
SECTION B-B
CENTRE HOLE
CIRCULAR
LAND RADIAL FACE
CUTTING EDGE
CLEARANCE
ANGLE
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SELECTING THE CORRECT REAMER
Standard Reamers
Parallel Hand Reamers
General hand reaming.
MTS Parallel Machine Reamers
General machine reaming.
Machine Chucking Reamers, Parallel Shank
General machine reaming for deeper holes.
MTS Machine Chucking Reamers
General machine reaming for deeper holes.
MTS Taper Bridge Machine Reamers
For opening out existing holes for alignment on structural steel work.
Intermediate size reamers are available on request.
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Reamers for specific Applications
Hand Taper Pin Reamers - Metric
For reaming holes to suit standard metric taper pins with a taper of
1:50.
Hand Taper Pin Reamers - Fractional
For reaming holes to suit standard fractional taper pins with a taper
of 1:48.
MTS Taper Socket Finishing Reamers
Finishing of Morse Taper holes.
MTS Taper Socket Roughing Reamers
Rough reaming Morse Taper holes.
Machine Chucking Reamers, Parallel Shank

Tungsten Carbide Tip
Reaming of difficult to machine materials or mass production.
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THE CORRECT USE OF REAMERS
A guide to successful reaming

• Make sure the workpiece is securely held and supported.
Should it bend or move, it could result in a poor finish or
cause the reamer to break.
• Use a good morse taper sleeve and thoroughly clean both the
sleeve and the taper shank of the reamer.
• As a reamer only cuts on the bevel lead and not on the
peripheral land, it is essential to keep it sharp. A blunt
reamer wears on the outer corners on the bevel lead,
resulting in a poor fininsh, undersize holes and increased
torque. (See page 39 for re-sharpening details.)
• Direct an adequate supply of the recommended lubricant to
the cutting area. When reaming high tensile materials, an
improved surface finish can be achieved by using
chlorinated or sulphurised oils.
Stock Removal
Reamers are used to produce accurate holes with a good surface
finish. It is a common fault to leave too little stock for removal by
reaming. This results in a rubbing action and excessive wear of the
reamer. The table below shows approximate amounts of stock to be
removed by reaming.
Machine Reamers
Size of Reamed Pre-Core

Pre-Drilled
Hole (mm) Drilled
(mm)
Above Up to (mm)
1.5 0.3 0.2
1.5 3 0.3 0.2
3 6 0.3 0.2
6 13 0.4 0.25
13 25 0.5 0.3
25 0.5 0.3
Hand Reamers
The hand reaming allowance should be approximately two thirds of
the machine reaming allowance.
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* Feed Conversion Table
Reamer Diameter
Feed (mm/rev)
Range (mm)
Above Up to Light (L) Medium (M) Heavy (H)
1.5 0.005 - 0.025 0.012 - 0.05 0.025 - 0.075
1.5 3 0.025 - 0.05 0.05 - 0.1 0.075 - 0.15
3 6 0.05 - 0.1 0.1 - 0.15 0.15 - 0.25
6 13 0.1 - 0.15 0.15 - 0.25 0.25 - 0.38
13 24 0.15 - 0.25 0.25 - 0.5 0.38 - 0.76
25 0.25 - 0.5 0.5 - 1 0.76 - 1.27
Tolerances
Somta reamers are manufactured to produce holes to H7 tolerance.

The tolerance limits shown in the table below are added to the nominal
reamer diameter.
eg. nominal diameter = 12mm
actual diameter = 12.008mm/12.015mm
Tolerance limits for reamers and hole sizes produced.
Reamer Diameter Cutting Diameter Hole Diameter
Range (mm) Tolerance Tolerance H7
Above Up to mm mm
1 3 +0.004 +0.008 0 +0.010
3 6 +0.005 +0.010 0 +0.012
6 10 +0.006 +0.012 0 +0.015
10 18 +0.008 +0.015 0 +0.018
18 30 +0.009 +0.017 0 +0.021
30 50 +0.012 +0.021 0 +0.025
Other useful tolerances can be found on page 121.
RE-SHARPENING
A reamer is only sharpened on the bevel lead which performs the
cutting action. This operation must be done only by skilled operators
on appropriate machine tools.
When re-sharpening it is essential to maintain both the original relief
angle of 6°- 8° and the concentricity of the bevel lead.
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REAMER TECHNICAL DATA
TYPICAL PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES † *Type
TYPE GRADE HARD
TONS Speed of
PER N/mm² m/min Feed
NESS SQ IN. (MAX)
BRINELL (MAX)
FREE CUTTING 150 35 525 12-15 M-H

0.3 to 0.4% Carbon 170 40 600
CARBON 0.3 to 0.4% Carbon 248 59 900 7-10 M
STEEL
0.4 to 0.7% Carbon 206 47 700
& 0.4 to 0.7% Carbon 286 67 1000 5-8 L
248 59 900 7-10 M

ALLOY
STEEL
330 75 1125 5-8 M
380 87 1300 2-4 L

Martensitic
Free Cutting 5-8 M
380 54 810
Martensitic
2-5 L-M
STAINLESS Std. Grade
STEEL
Austenitic
5-8 L-M
Free Cutting As Supplied
Austenitic Std. Grade 2-5 L-M

NIMONIC Wrought 300 67 1000
2-5 L
ALLOYS Cast 350 78 1200
Titanium Comm: Pure 170 40 600
Titanium Comm: Pure 200 43 650 7-10 M
TITANIUM
Titanium Alloyed 340 76 1140
2-4 L-M
HSS Standard
Grades 225 48 720
TOOL HSS Cobalt Grades
7-10 M
STEEL
Hot Working Steel 225 54 800
Cold Working Steel
† See Speed Conversion Chart on page 16/17. cont on page 41

* See table on page 39.
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REAMER TECHNICAL DATA
TYPICAL PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES † *Type
TYPE GRADE HARD TONS Speed of
PER N/mm² m/min Feed
NESS (MAX)
SQ IN.
BRINELL (MAX)
Grey 12-15 M-H

250 52 780
CAST IRONS Ductile 10-13 M-H
12-15 M-H
Maleable 330 74 1100
Hardened & Tempered 4-5 M
MANGANESE As Supplied 2-3 L

STEEL
ALUMINIUM As Supplied 30-45 H

ALLOYS
MANGANESE As Supplied 35-60 H

ALLOYS
ZINC As Supplied 30-45 H

ALLOYS
Brass Free Cutting 20-35 H
Brass Low Leaded 30-45 H
Bronze Silicon 15-30 H
COPPER Bronze Manganese As Supplied 10-15 M
ALLOYS
Copper 15-45 M-H
Bronze Aluminium
Bronze Commercial 7-15 M
Bronze Phospor
Soft
PLASTICS Hard As Supplied 12-15 M-H
Reinforced
† See Speed Conversion Chart on page 16/17.

* See table on page 39.
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REAMING PROBLEMS: CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS
Poor Surface Finish
(a) Possible Cause
Incorrect speed and/or feed.
Solution
Use the recommended speed/feed - see page 40/41.
(b) Possible Cause

A Worn reamer
Solution
Do not allow the reamer to become too blunt. See page 39
for re-sharpening details.
(c) Possible Cause

Insufficient or wrong type of lubricant.
Apply and adequate supply of the correct lubricant to the
cutting area.
See the drill table on page 11 for the recommended lubricants.
(d) Possible Cause

Damaged cutting edges.
Solution
Use a reamer which is in good condition.
Reamer Chattering
(a) Possible Cause
Lack of rigidity in set up.
Solution
Only use equipment which is in good condition and make sure
the workpiece is securely held.
(b) Possible Cause

Feed too low.
Solution
Reamer showing rapid wear
(a) Possible Cause
Too little stock in the hole for reaming causing the reamer to
rub and not cut.
Solution
See page 38 for recommended stock removal.
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(b) Possible Cause
Speed too high or feed too low.
Solution
(c) Possible Cause

The workpiece material is too hard.
Solution
Use a HSS-Co reamer.
Tapered or Bell-Mouthed holes

(a) Possible Cause
Mis-alignment of the reamer and the hole.
Solution
Align the reamer and the hole.
(b) Possible Cause

The machine spindle and/or bearings are worn.
Solution
Only use equipment which is in good condition.
Reamer rubbing and not cutting

(a) Possible Cause
Too little reaming allowance in the hole.
Solution
See table of stock removal on page 38.
(b) Possible Cause

Reamer re-sharpened with too little or no relief on the bevel
lead.
Solution
Re-grind the bevel lead to a 6°- 8° relief.
Oversized holes
(a) Possible Cause
Excessive run-out on the machine spindle or holding device
eg. taper sleeve, collet or chuck.
Solution
Only use equipment which is in good conditon.
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TAPS
TAP NOMENCLATURE
SIZE OF SQUARE
ACROSS FLATS
FLAT LENGTH
B B
SECTION B-B
LAND
SHANK FLUTE
CUTTING
DIAMETER FACE
OVERALL LENGTH
WEB
THICKNESS
SECTION A-A
THREAD LENGTH
p
CHAMFER LEAD
A A
NOMINAL
DIAMETER LEAD
ROOT ANGLE
DIAMETER
n = No. OF THREADS
PER INCH.
p = PITCH
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Abbreviations for standard thread forms
BA - British Association
BSB - British Standard Brass
BSP - British Standard Pipe (Fine) "G" Series
BSPT - British Standard Pipe Taper (Rc Series)
BSW - British Standard Whitworth
BSF - British Standard Fine
M - Metric
MF - Metric Fine
NPS - National Pipe Straight
NPT - National Pipe Taper
UNC - Unified National Coarse
UNF - Unified National Fine
UNEF - Unified Extra Fine
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THREAD FORMS
ISO METRIC
60°
r
H h
H = 0.866P
h = 0.708P
r = 0.1443P
WHITWORTH
55°
r
H h
H = 0.960491P
h = 0.640327P
r = 0.137329P
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UNIFIED
1/8H
60°
5/8H
1/4H
p
H = 0.86603P 1/4H = 0.21651P

5/8H = 0.54127P 1/8H = 0.10825P
BA
47-½°
s
r
H h
H = 1.1363365P
h = 0.6P
s = 0.26817P
r = 0.18083P
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BSPT
55°
r
d H h
d1 90°
H = 0.960237P d = MAJOR DIAMETER AT GAUGE PLANE

h = 0.640327P d1 = MINOR DIAMETER AT GAUGE PLANE
r = 0.137278P TAPER = 1 IN 16 ON DIAMETER
BSB
55°
r
H h
H = 0.86603P
h = 0.5237P
r = 0.1667P
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NPS
60°
H h
f P
H = 0.866P
h = 0.8P
f = 0.033P
NPT
f 60°
d H h
d1 90°
f P
H = 0.866P d = MAJOR DIAMETER AT GAUGE PLANE

h = 0.8P d1 = MINOR DIAMETER AT GAUGE PLANE
f = 0.033P TAPER = 1 IN 16 ON DIAMETER
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ACME
Fc
29°
F P
h = 0.5P + CLEARANCE
F = 0.3707P
Fc = 0.3707P - (0.256 X MAJOR DIAMETER ALLOWANCE)
TRAPEZOIDAL
30°
1/2P
h = 0.5P + CLEARANCE
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SELECTING THE CORRECT TAP
Short Machine and Hand Taps
Taper
Second
Bottoming
For general purpose hand or machine use for short production runs.
Best suited for materials which do not present chip disposal problems.
Machine Taps
Spiral Point Tap
Sometimes called a gun nosed tap. For machine use on through

holes. Suitable for a wide range of materials. The gun nose creates
chip disposal ahead of the tap while the flute geometry allows an
adequate supply of lubricant to the cutting area, making higher tapping
speed possible.
Spiral Flute Tap
Mainly for work in blind holes and on ductile materials, such as

aluminium and zinc alloys, which produce long stringy chips. The
taps have a 35° right hand helix. The flute shape eliminates clogging
and jamming, resulting in improved tap life.
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Colour Band Application Taps (CBA)
The primary benefit of the CBA range is enhanced threading

performance due to geometry designed for specific material
application groups. The result is an improved quality of finish and an
increased number of holes per tap, giving extended tap life and
reduced cost per hole. Manufactured from HSS-EV steel (High
Vanadium) for greater wear resistance.
Red Band
Designed for high tensile materials such as Tool Steels, Heat

Treatable Steels, Spring Steel, Case Hardening Steel, Unalloyed
Titanium, Nitriding Steel, Cold Drawn Constructional Steel and High
Tensile Steel.Used to tap materials with hardness up to 470HB,
tensile strength up to 1500N/mm². Spiral flute taps have 15° right
hand helix which efficiently forces high tensile material swarf up out
of the hole, while still maintaining correct cutting geometry. The red
band tap is supplied as standard with TiAlN coating.
Blue Band
Designed for tough materials, such as Stainless Steel, Titanium

Alloys, Cast Steel, Heat Resisting Steel and Work Hardening Steel.
Used to tap materials with hardness up to 350HB, tensile strength
up to 1250N/mm². Truncated thread after lead reduces frictional
contact with the threaded hole and allows easier penetration of
coolant. Spiral flute taps have 40° right hand helix allowing tough
material swarf to be efficiently removed from the hole. Supplied as
standard with TiAlN coating.
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Colour Band Application Taps (CBA)
Yellow Band
Designed for more ductile materials such as Aluminium, Magnesium

Alloys, Soft Brass (MS58), Plastics, Zinc Alloys and Copper. Used
to tap materials with hardness up to 250HB, tensile strength up to
900N/mm². Wide flutes allow more efficient swarf removal which
prevents clogging and excessive torque. High rake angle improves
shear characteristic and reduces build-up on the cutting edge,
allowing tap to cut more freely for longer periods. Spiral flute taps
have 40° right hand helix, allowing ductile material swarf to be
efficiently forced out of the hole. The yellow band tap is supplied as
standard in bright condition.
White Band
Designed for highly abrasive materials such as Cast Iron and

reinforced plastics. Used to tap materials with hardness up to 300HB
tensile strength up to 1000N/mm². Increased number of flutes
reduces torque and increases tap life. Taps have 15° right hand
helix. The white band tap is TiAlN coated as standard.
Fluteless Taps
For machine use on through or blind holes. Best suited for ductile
materials, such as aluminium and zinc alloys as the threads are cold
formed, not cut like a conventional tap. For slightly tougher materials
fluteless taps in the range of 5mm to 12mm can be supplied with a
gash.
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Serial Taps
Rougher
Intermediate
Finisher
For general purpose machine or hand use in tough materials,

producing accurate threads with a high finish. Used in sequence to
remove most of the material in stages before finally sizing with the
Finishing tap.
Pipe Taps
For machine use on pipe work for parallel threads.
For machine use on pipe work for tapered threads.
Special taps are available on request.
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RECOMMENDED TAPPING DRILL SIZES
(For 75% thread depth)
Metric Coarse
Tapping
Size Pitch Drill Size (mm)
2 0.4 1.6 (1.8)*
2.5 0.45 2.05
3 0.5 2.5 (2.75)*
3.5 0.6 2.9 (3.2)*
4 0.7 3.3 (3.65)*
4.5 0.75 3.7 (4.1)*
5 0.8 4.2 (4.6)*
6 1 5 (5.5)*
7 1 6
8 1.25 6.8 (7.4)*
9 1.25 7.8
10 1.5 8.5 (9.25)*
11 1.5 9.5
12 1.75 10.2 (11.1)*
14 2 12
16 2 14
18 2.5 15.5
20 2.5 17.5
22 2.5 19.5
24 3 21
27 3 24
30 3.5 26.5
32 3.5 30.5
33 3.5 29.5
36 4 32
39 4 35
42 4.5 37.5
45 4.5 40.5
48 5 43
52 5 47
56 5.5 50.5
*Fluteless Tapping Drill Sizes

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Metric Fine
Tapping
2 0.25 1.75
2.5 0.35 2.15
3 0.35 2.65
3.5 0.35 3.15
4 0.5 3.5
4.5 0.5 4
5 0.5 4.5
6 0.75 5.25
7 0.75 6.25
8 0.75 7.2
8 1 7
9 1 8
10 1 9
10 1.25 8.75
12 1.25 10.75
12 1.5 10.5
14 1.25 12.75
14 1.5 12.5
16 1.0 15
16 1.5 14.5
18 1.5 16.5
18 2.0 16
20 1.5 18.5
20 2 18
22 1.5 20.5
22 2 20
24 1.5 22.5
24 2 22
25 1.5 23.5
25 2 23
27 2 25
30 1.5 28.5
30 2 28
32 1.5 30.5
33 1.5 31.5
36 1.5 34.5
36 2.0 34
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Metric Fine (cont)
Tapping
39 1.5 37.5
40 1.5 38.5
42 1.5 40.5
45 1.5 43.5
48 1.5 46.5
50 1.5 48.5
52 1.5 50.5
BSW
Nominal Tapping
Diameter TPI Drill Size (mm)
3/32 48 1.9
1/8 40 2.55
5/32 32 3.2
3/16 24 3.7
7/32 24 4.5
1/4 20 5.1
5/16 18 6.5
3/8 16 8
7/16 14 9.3
1/2 12 10.5
9/16 12 12.2
5/8 11 13.5
3/4 10 16.5
7/8 9 19.5
1" 8 22
1-1/8 7 25
1-1/4 7 28
1-1/2 6 34
1-3/4 5 39
2" 4-1/2 45
BSF
3/16 32 4
7/32 28 4.7
1/4 26 5.4
5/16 22 6.8
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BSF
Nominal Tapping
3/8 20 8.3
7/16 18 9.8
1/2 16 11
9/16 16 12.7
5/8 14 14
3/4 12 16.5
7/8 11 19.5
1" 10 22.5
1-1/8 9 25.5
1-1/4 9 29
1-1/2 8 34.5
UNC
No.3 48 2
No.4 40 2.25
No.5 40 2.6
No.6 32 2.75
No.8 32 3.4
No.10 24 3.8
No.12 24 4.4
1/4 20 5.1
5/16 18 6.6
3/8 16 8
7/16 14 9.4
1/2 13 10.8
9/16 12 12.2
5/8 11 13.5
3/4 10 16.5
7/8 9 19.5
1" 8 22
1-1/8 7 25
1-1/4 7 28
1-3/8 6 31
1-1/2 6 34
1-3/4 5 39
2" 4-1/2 45
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UNF
Nominal Tapping
No.3 56 2.1
No.4 48 2.35
No.5 44 2.65
No.6 40 2.9
No.8 36 3.5
No.10 32 4.1
No.12 28 4.6
3/16 32 4
1/4 28 5.5
5/16 24 6.9
3/8 24 8.5
7/16 20 9.8
1/2 20 11.5
9/16 18 12.8
5/8 18 14.5
3/4 16 17.5
7/8 14 20.5
1" 12 23.5
1-1/8 12 26.5
1-1/4 12 29.5
1-3/8 12 32.5
1-1/2 12 36
BA
0 25.4 5.1
1 28.2 4.5
2 31.3 3.9
3 34.8 3.4
4 38.3 3
5 43.1 2.65
6 47.9 2.3
7 52.9 2.05
8 59.1 1.8
9 65.1 1.55
10 72.6 1.4
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BSP
Nominal Tapping
1/8 28 8.8
1/4 19 11.8
3/8 19 15.5
1/2 14 19
5/8 14 21
3/4 14 24.5
7/8 14 28.5
1" 11 31
1-1/4 11 40
1-1/2 11 45.5
1-3/4 11 51.5
2" 11 57
BSPT
1/8 28 8.6
1/4 19 11.5
3/8 19 15.0
1/2 14 18.5
3/4 14 24.0
1" 11 30.25
1-1/4 11 39.0
1-1/2 11 45.0
2" 11 56.5
NPS
1/8 27 9.1
1/4 18 12.0
3/8 18 15.5
1/2 14 19.0
3/4 14 24.5
1" 11-1/2 30.5
1-1/4 11-1/2 39.4
1-1/2 11-1/2 45.5
2" 11-1/2 57.5
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NPT
Nominal Tapping
1/8 27 8.4
1/4 18 11.0
3/8 18 14.25
1/2 14 17.5
3/4 14 23.0
1" 11-1/2 29.0
1-1/4 11-1/2 37.5
1-1/2 11-1/2 43.5
2" 11-1/2 55.5
Fluteless Taps
Fluteless taps are used for cold forming threads in ductile materials
and have the following advantages.
(a) Increased strength and tap life resulting from:

(i) Elimination of flutes which reduce the shear strength of
the tap.
(ii) The lack of cutting edges which, in a conventional tap,
wear and break down.
(iii) The lack of chips, which sometimes causes jamming.
(b) Better blind hole tapping due to the lack of chips and problems
relating to chip removal.
(c) Higher productivity due to faster tapping speeds.
(d) Stronger threads.
FLUTELESS TAP
STRONGER THREAD
GRAIN FIBRE OF
METAL UNBROKEN
BURNISHED THREAD
NO CHIPS
The grain fibres of the metal are not cut, but displaced, to form the
threads, which are stronger than cut threads. It is accepted that a
60% cold formed thread is as strong as a 75% cut thread.
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TAP TECHNICAL DATA
TYPICAL PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
TYPE GRADE HARD TONS
NESS PER N/mm²
BRINELL SQ IN.
FREE CUTTING 150 33 500

0.3 to 0.4% Carbon 170 38 570
CARBON
0.3 to 0.4% Carbon 248 54 800
STEEL
0.4 to 0.7% Carbon 206 44 650
0.4 to 0.7% Carbon 286 63 950
248 54 810
ALLOY
Tough 330 74 1100
STEEL
Hard 380 82 1250
Martensitic
Free Cutting
248 54 810
Martensitic
STAINLESS Std. Grade
STEEL Austenitic
Free Cutting
As Supplied
Austenitic
Std. Grade
NIMONIC Wrought 300 67 1000
ALLOYS Cast 350 78 1170
TITANIUM

HSS Standard
Grades 225 48 720
TOOL STEEL HSS Cobalt Grades
Hot Working Steel
225 54 810
Cold Working Steel
MANGANESE
As Supplied
STEEL
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TAP TECHNICAL DATA (cont.)
RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE
TAP TYPE TAP TYPE *TAP
PERIPHERAL
LUBRICANTS
THROUGH BLIND THROUGH BLIND SPEED
HOLE HOLE HOLE HOLE m/min
10-15
8-12 Sulphur
Sp/Point Sp/Flute Str/Flute Str/Flute
based oil
8-10
Sulphur
Sp/Point Sp/Flute Str/Flute Str/Flute 8-12
based oil
Heavy duty
Sp/Point Sp/Flute Str/Flute Str/Flute 2-6 Sulphur
based oil
Chlorinated
See CBA Tap section pages 66 & 67. 2-4
oil
Chlorinated
See CBA Tap section pages 66 & 67. 2-4
oil
Sulphur
Sp/Point Sp/Flute Str/Flute Str/Flute 8-10
based oil
Sulphur
Sp/Point Str/Flute Str/Flute - 15-20
based oil
* The tapping speeds for fluteless taps are 2-3 times higher cont on page 64
than the recommended speeds given.
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TAP TECHNICAL DATA
TYPICAL PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
TYPE GRADE HARD TONS
NESS PER N/mm²
BRINELL SQ IN.
Grey
240 52 780
Ductile
CAST
IRONS
Maleable
330 74 1110
Hardened & Tempered
ALUMINIUM Long Chip As Supplied
ALLOYS Short Chip
MANGANESE
As Supplied
ALLOYS
ZINC
As Supplied
ALLOYS
Brass Free Cutting

Brass Low Lead
Bronze Silicon
Bronze Manganese
Copper Free Machining
COPPER As Supplied
Copper Electrolytic
ALLOYS
Bronze Aluminium
Bronze Commercial
Bronze Phosphor
Soft
PLASTICS As Supplied
Hard
Reinforced
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TAP TECHNICAL DATA (cont.)
RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE
TAP TYPE TAP TYPE *TAP
PERIPHERAL
SPEED LUBRICANTS
THROUGH BLIND THROUGH BLIND
HOLE HOLE HOLE HOLE m/min
Dry soluble oil

5-10
Str/Flute Str/Flute Sp/Point - or paraffin
4 -8
20-25 Sol. oil or

Fluteless Fluteless Sp/Point Sp/Flute light material
10-15 oil
Sp/Point Sp/Flute Str/Flute Str/Flute 15-20 Sul. B Oil
Fluteless Fluteless Str/Flute Str/Flute 15-20 Soluble Oil
15-20 Sol. oil or

light mineral oil
Fluteless Fluteless Str/Flute Str/Flute 25-30
10-12
Sp/Point Str/Flute Str/Flute Str/Flute 3-5
Fluteless Fluteless Sp/Point Sp/Point 15-20 Chlorinated
8-12 oil or soluble oil
10-12
Sp/Point Str/Flute Str/Flute Str/Flute 3-5
Sol. oil or
3-5 light mineral oil
4-7
Str/Flute Str/Flute Sp/Point - Dry
12-15
* The tapping speeds for fluteless taps are 2-3 times higher than the recommended speeds
given.
For optimum performance for machine tapping see Colour Band Application (CBA)
section pages 66 & 67.
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CBA TAP TECHNICAL DATA
Surface Treatment (Coating) TiN, TiCN, TiAIN coatings are available on request
TENSILE
MATERIAL TYPES HARDNESS
STRENGTH
HB
N/mm²
Free Cutting steels 120 400
Structural steel. Case carburizing steel 200 700
Plain carbon steel 250 850

Steel
Alloy steel 250 850
Alloy steel. 250 850

Hardened and tempered steel 350 1200
Alloy steel. Hardened and tempered steel 350 1200
Free machining Stainless steel 250 850

Stainless
Steel
Austenitic 250 850
Ferritic + Austenitic, Ferritic, Martensitic 300 1000
Lamellar graphite 150 500

150 500
Cast Iron
Lamellar graphite
300 1000
Nodular graphite, Malleable Cast Iron 200 700
Nodular graphite 200 700

Malleable Cast Iron 300 1000
Titanium, unalloyed 200 700

Titanium
Titanium, alloyed 270 900
Titanium alloyed 270 900

350 1200
Nickel, unalloyed 150 500
Nickel

350 1200
Copper 100 350
Copper
Beta Brass, Bronze 200 700
Alpha Brass 200 700
High strength Bronze 470 1500
Al, Mg, unalloyed 100 350

Magnesium
Al alloyed Si < 0.5%

Aluminium
150 500
Al alloyed, Si > 0.5%

120 400
< 10%
Al alloyed, Si > 10%

120 400
Al-alloys, Mg-alloys
Thermoplastics - -
Synthetic
Materials
Thermosetting plastics - -
Reinforced plastic materials - -
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CBA TAP TECHNICAL DATA (cont.)
Recommended X Suitable
NORMAL SPEED M/Min RECOMMENDED TAP TYPE
CHIP RED BLUE YELLOW WHITE
STANDARD COATED
FORM BAND BAND BAND BAND
extra long 12 18 - 27 X
middle/long 12 18 - 27 X
long 10 18 - 24 X
long 10 18 - 24
long 8 9 - 15
long 5 9 - 15
middle 9 18 - 24
long 6 9 - 15
long 5 8 - 15
extra short 11 18 - 27
extra short 8 9 - 18
middle/short 11 18 - 27 X
middle/short 8 9 - 18
extra long 8 9 - 15
extra long 9 12 - 18
long 5 6 - 12 X
long 4 5 - 11 X
long 18 40 - 49
short 5 6 - 12
middle 30 43 - 52
short 15 24 - 30 X
extra long 27 -
short 11 15 - 21
extra short 8 9 - 15 X
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TAP PERIPHERAL SPEED
Metres / Min 4 6 8 9 10 12
Tap Size
Revolutions
mm Inch
1.6 1/16 800 1194 1592 1791 1988 2386
1.8 708 1065 1415 1598 1768 2121
2 637 955 1274 1433 1591 1909
2.2 3/32 579 869 1158 1303 1446 1736
2.5 510 764 1019 1147 1274 1527
3 1/8 425 637 849 955 1061 1273
3.5 364 546 728 819 909 1091
4 5/32 318 478 637 718 796 955
4.5 283 425 566 637 707 849
5 3/16 255 382 510 573 637 764
6 1/4 212 319 425 477 530 636
7 9/32 182 273 364 409 455 546
8 5/16 159 239 319 358 398 477
9 142 212 283 318 354 425
10 3/8 127 191 255 286 318 382
11 116 174 232 260 289 347
12 1/2 106 159 212 238 265 318
13 98 147 196 220 245 294
14 9/16 91 136 182 205 277 273
16 5/8 80 119 159 179 199 239
18 71 106 141 159 177 212
20 3/4 64 96 127 143 159 191
22 7/8 58 87 116 130 145 174
24 1" 53 80 106 119 133 159
27 47 71 94 106 118 141
30 1-1/8 43 64 85 95 106 127
33 1-1/4 39 58 77 87 96 116
36 35 53 71 80 88 106
39 1-1/2 33 49 65 73 82 98
42 30 46 61 68 76 91
45 1-3/4 28 42 57 64 71 85
48 27 40 53 60 66 80
52 24 37 49 55 61 73
56 2" 23 34 46 51 57 68
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TO rpm CONVERSION CHART
15 18 21 25 27 30 36
per Minute
2983 3579 4176 4971 5369 5965 7158

2652 3182 3712 4419 4773 5303 6364
2386 2863 3341 3977 4295 4773 5727
2169 2603 3037 3616 3905 4339 5207
1909 2291 2673 3182 3436 3818 4582
1591 1909 2227 2651 2864 3182 3818
1364 1636 1909 2273 2455 2727 3273
1193 1432 1671 1989 2148 2387 2864
1061 1273 1485 1768 1909 2122 2546
955 1146 1337 1591 1719 1909 2292
795 954 1113 1326 1432 1592 1909
682 818 955 1136 1227 1364 1636
597 716 835 994 1074 1193 1432
531 637 742 885 955 1061 1293
477 573 668 795 859 955 1146
434 521 608 723 781 868 1041
398 477 557 663 716 796 955
367 441 514 612 661 734 881
341 409 477 568 614 682 818
298 358 418 497 537 597 716
265 318 371 442 477 530 636
239 286 334 398 430 477 573
217 260 304 362 391 434 521
199 239 275 331 353 398 477
177 212 245 295 318 354 424
159 191 223 265 286 318 382
145 174 203 241 360 289 347
133 159 186 221 239 265 318
122 147 171 204 220 245 294
114 186 159 189 205 227 273
106 127 149 177 191 212 255
99 119 139 166 179 199 239
92 110 129 153 165 184 220
85 102 119 142 153 170 205
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CORRECT USE OF TAPS
A guide to successful machine tapping
• Use the correct tap to suit the application (see page 51/54).
• Select the correct tapping drill size (see page 55/61).
• Direct an adequate supply of the recommended lubricant to
the cutting area of the tap (see page 63/65).
• Make sure the workpiece is securely held.
• Use a tapping attachment suited to the application and align
the tap with the hole.
• When using a machine without lead screw feed, hand feed
the tap until sufficient engagement produces self feed.
• When using a machine with lead screw feed, set the lead to
correspond with that of the tap. This also applies on two and
multi start taps.
Preparation of Holes
A good hole is a pre-requisite of a good thread. Some of the factors
which contribute to inferior threads are:
(a) Out of round holes. The thread will be correspondingly out of

round.
(b) Poor surface finish in the hole.
(c) Size of the hole. A hole which is too small will cause overloading
of the tap with the possible breakage.
(d) Hard spots and abrasive surfaces in the cored holes. These
holes should be pre-drilled.
Percentage Thread Depth

For general purpose work a thread depth of 75% is recommended.
A drill size equal to the minor diameter of the tap produces a 100%
thread depth. This practice is normally recommended fot the following
reasons.
(a) 100% thread depth requires excessive power to turn the tap,
with consequent possible breakage.
(b) 100% thread depth is only 5% stronger than the normal depth
of 75%.
(c) Even a 50% thread depth still produces a thread stronger than
its mating bolt.
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Basic sizes and tolerance classes
To allow for clearance between mating internal and external threads,

taps are manufactured with oversize allowances added to the basic
diameters.
These basic diameters plus the oversize allowances establish:
(a) the minimum effective diameter; and
NUT
ROOT
RAD.
THREAD
TRIANGULAR
ANGLE
1/2
HEIGHT
PITCH
EFFECTIVE DIA.
MAJOR DIA.
MINOR DIA.
CREST
RAD.
WIDTH OF
FLAT CREST
(b) the minimum major diameter.
BOLT
CREST
RAD.
BASIC DEPTH
OF THREAD
1/2
PITCH
PITCH
EFFECTIVE DIA.
MAJOR DIA.
MINOR DIA.
ROOT
WIDTH OF
RAD.
FLAT ROOT
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Limits of Tolerance
Effective Diameter - The tolerance is the amount of variation

allowed in the manufacture of the tap. This tolerance is added to the
minimum effective diameter to establish the maximum effective
diameter.
It follows that:
Basic Effective + Oversize
= Minimum Effective
Basic Effective + Oversize + tolerance

= Maximum Effective
The effective diameter can only be measured with special tap

measuring equipment.
Major Diameter - The minimum major diameter is established by

adding the oversize allowance to the basic major diameter (the
nominal thread size). Therefore, on measurement, the major diameter
of the tap is larger than the nominal thread size, and must not be
used to judge the size of the tap.
The maximum major diameter of the tap is governed by the thread

form and is therefore not subject to a tolerance.
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Tap Tolerance Classes
Relationships of Tap Classes to Nut Tolerances
Metric Threads
NUTS
8H
(MAX)
6G 7H
TOLERANCE BAND
(MAX) (MAX)
5G 6H
(MAX) (MAX)
4G 5H
(MAX) (MAX)
CLASS 3
4H
12345
CLASS 2
(MAX) 12345
12345 12345
CLASS 1
12345 12345
12345 12345
12345 12345
12345
MINIMUM 12345
'G' GRADES
MIN. BASIC
'H' GRADES PITCH DIAMETER
Unified Threads
NUTS
1B
(MAX)
2B
TOLERANCE BAND
(MAX)
3B
(MAX) 12345
12345
CLASS 3
12345
12345
12345
12345
12345
12345 12345
CLASS 2
12345
12345
CLASS 1
1234 12345
1234 12345
1234 12345
1234
1234
MINIMUM ALL NUT CLASSES BASIC

PITCH DIAMETER
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Class 1 Tap
This is closest to basic, having little oversize allowance, and is
normally specified for "close" fit threads, eg. Unified 3B, Metric 4H,
5H.
Class 2 Tap
This is normally specified for "medium" fit threads, eg. Unified 2B,
Metric 6H, 4G, 5G.
Class 3 Tap
This is futhermost above basic size and used for "free" fit threads,
eg. Unified 1B, Metric 7H, 8H, 6G.
Under favourable working conditions, the following thread tolerances
should be produced by the new class taps.
Class 1 Class 2 Class 3

Metric 4H, 5H 6H, 4G, 5G 7H, 8H, 6G
Unified 3B 2B 1B
Whitworth Form Close Class Medium Class Free Class
BA Close Class Medium Class Free Class
All Somta HSS taps are supplied to Class 2, 6H unless otherwise

specified.
RE-SHARPENING
Maximum productivity and tap life can only be obtained from a tap
that is kept in good condition and handled with care.
When re-sharpening becomes necessary, regrinding by hand is not

recommended, though it is probably better than using chipped or
worn taps. The recommended method is to use special tap grinding
attachments or machines, and to follow the original form of the tap.
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TAPPING PROBLEMS: CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS
Damaged tap threads in the hole
(a) Possible Cause

Mis-alignment of the tap with the hole before starting to tap.
Solution
Care must be taken to align the tap with the hole before starting
to tap.
(b) Possible Cause
The tap is too dull
Solution
Use a tap which is in good condition.
(c) Possible Cause
Work hardened skin in the drilled hole.
Solution
Work hardening can be avoided when drilling by using the correct
speeds,and coolants. See page 63/65. Use serial taps.
(d) Possible Cause
Incorrect rake angle
Solution
Use the recommended tap for the material. See page 51/54.
Poor finish of the thread

(a) Possible Cause
Using the incorrect tap.
Solution
Use the recommended tap.
(b) Possible Cause
The drilled hole is too small.
Solution
Use the recommended drill size. See page 55/61.
(c) Possible Cause
The tap is too dull.
Solution
Use a tap which is good condition.
(d) Possible Cause
Insufficient number of threads on the lead.
Solution
Use a tap with the correct lead.
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(e) Possible Cause
Mis-alignment of the tap and the hole.
Solution
to tap.
(f) Possible Cause
Solution
Torn threads in the tapped hole

(a) Possible Cause
The flutes are clogged by chips.
Solution
Use a spiral point or a spiral flute tap.
(b) Possible Cause
Distortion of the walls in a thin walled workpiece.
Solution
Use a multi-fluted tap.
(c) Possible Cause
The threads on the tap are broken.
Solution
(d) Possible Cause
Lack of/or the wrong type of lubricant.
Solution
Apply an adequate supply and the correct type of lubricant to
the cutting area. See page 63/65.
(e) Possible Cause
Using the incorrect or unsuitable tap for the material.
Solution
(f) Possible Cause
Tap hitting the bottom of the hole.
Solution
Allow sufficient clearance at the bottom of the hole.
(g) Possible Cause
Incorrect rake angle.
Solution
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Excessive Tap Wear
(a) Possible Cause
Solution
to tap.
(b) Possible Cause
Lack of /or the wrong type of lubricant.
Solution
the cutting area.
(c) Possible Cause
The material is abrasive.
Solution
(i) Use the correct type of tap.
(ii) Use a surface treated tap.
(d) Using the incorrect tap.
Solution
(i) Use a tap with the correct lead.
(ii) Use a surface treated tap.
(e) Possible Cause
Solution
Over-Heating of tap
(a) Possible Cause
Lack of / or the wrong type of lubricant.
Solution
the cutting area.
(b) Possible Cause
The tap is too dull.
Solution
Use a tap which is in a good condition.
(c) Possible Cause
The wrong type of tap is used.
Solution
Use the recommended tap. See page 51/54.
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(d) Possible Cause
Excessive tapping speed is applied.
Solution
Use the recommended tapping speed. See page 63/65.
Bell-Mouthed Tapped Hole

(a) Possible Cause
Solution
to tap.
(b) Possible Cause
The workpiece is not rigidly held.
Solution
Secure the workpiece
(c) Possible Cause
Excessive pressure is applied when starting to tap.
Solution
Only sufficient pressure to initiate self-feeding should be applied.
(d) Possible Cause
Insufficient number of threads on the lead.
Solution
Use a tap with a longer lead.
(e) Possible Cause
Solution
Over-size tapped hole

(a) Possible Cause
Solution
(b) Mis-alignment of the tap and the hole.
Solution
to tap.
(c) Possible Cause
Lack of / or wrong type of lubricant.
Solution
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Apply an adequate supply and the correct type of lubricant
to the cutting area.
(d) Possible Cause
Solution
Tap binding in the hole

(a) Possible Cause
Solution
Use the recommended tap.See page 51/54.
(b) Possible Cause
Solution
(c) Possible Cause
Solution
the cutting area. See page 63/65.
(d) Possible Cause
The flutes are clogged with chips.
Solution
Use a spiral point or a spiral flute tap.
(e) Possible Cause
Solution
Flutes clogged with chips

(a) Possible Cause
Solution
Use a spiral point or spiral flute tap.
(b) Possible Cause
Solution
the cutting area.
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Tap Breakage
(a) Possible Cause
Solution
(b) Possible Cause
The tap is too dull
Solution
(c) Possible Cause
Solution
Use the recommended tapping drill size. See page 55/61.
(d) Possible Cause
The drilled hole is too shallow.
Solution
Allow clearance at the bottom of the hole when drilling.
(e) Possible Cause
Solution
to tap.
(f) Possible Cause
The flutes are clogged with chips.
Solution
Use a spiral point or spiral flute tap.
(g) Possible Cause
Excessive tapping speed is applied.
Solution
Use the recommended tapping speed. See page 63-65.
(h) Possible Cause
The tap holding device is not suitable.
Solution
Use the appropriate tapping attachment.
(i) Possible Cause
The work material is work hardened.
Solution
Use serial taps.
(j) Possible Cause
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Solution
the chamfer lead of the tap.
(k) Possible Cause
Solution
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END MILLS
END MILL NOMENCLATURE
OVERALL LENGTH
CUTTING LENGTH
CUTTING SHANK
DIAMETER DIAMETER
END HELIX
TEETH ANGLE
Shank Options
Plain Shank
Tolerance h7 on metric
shank diameter (see page
121 for tolerance tables)
THREAD
LENGTH
Threaded Shank
Tolerance h8 on metric /
Fractional shank diameter
THREAD
20 T.P.I.
WHITWORTH
FORM
Flatted Shank
Tolerance h6 on metric
shank diameter (see page
121 for tolerance tables
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Typical End Mill Options
Two Flute End Mill
Tolerance e8 on cutting
diameter (see page 121 for
tolerance tables)
Ball Nose End Mill
tolerance tables)
Three Flute End Mill
tolerance tables)
Multi-Flute End Mill
Tolerance k10 on cutting

tolerance tables)
Roughing End Mill
Tolerance k10 on cutting

tolerance tables)
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END MILL APPLICATIONS
Two and Three Flute End Mills
Two and three flute end mills are shank type cutters with
peripheral teeth and end teeth of the plunging type. Intended for
general purpose use, they have right hand cutting, right hand
helical teeth; they are used on keyway and closed slotting
operations where the close minus tolerance of the cutting
diameter allows slot widths to be produced in one pass. These
cutters are also extensively used when profiling and end milling
aluminium alloys, due to the greater chip space required by this
material.
Ball Nose Two Flute End Mills
Ball nosed two flute end mills are manufactured to the same
tolerances as the normal two flute end mill, and have a centre
cutting ball end. They are used extensively in die making for
cutting fillets, radiused slots, pocketing etc. These cutters have
right hand cutting, right hand helical teeth.
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Multi-Flute End Mills
Multi-flute end mills are shank type cutters with peripheral teeth
and end teeth of the both plunging and non-plunging type.
Designed for general purpose use they have right hand cutting,
right hand helical teeth, and are used in stepping and profiling
applications. They can also be used on slots where the plus
tolerance of the cutting diameter is not critical.
Roughing End Mills
Shank type cutters with right hand cutting, right hand helical
teeth on the periphery with roughing profile and with heavy duty
end teeth. These cutters are robust and durable even under
heavy cutting conditions on a wide range of materials. They are
intended for rapid and heavy rates of stock removal where
surface finish is of lesser importance. Available in coarse and
fine pitch knuckle form and flat crest type.
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HINTS FOR SUCCESSFUL END MILL USAGE
It is assumed that the workpiece clamping and machine size and
power are adequate for the intended operation.
Always select the most suitable tool for the job on hand; a few
minutes spent on selection can save hours of machining. Use
roughing end mills when removing large amounts of stock; two
or three flute end mills for deep slotting applications, for edge
cutting and espically when machining light alloys. Use multi-flute
end mills for edge cutting as well as for light finishing cuts.
Use threaded shank or flatted shank cutters where heavy stock

removal and high tooth loads are involved. Plain shank cutters
are particularly suitable for quick change CNC applications and
for pre-setting off the machine.
Where possible check workpiece condition and hardness.
Check chucks and collects regularly ensuring that they are in

good condition. Always clean cutter shanks and collets prior to
assembly. Check that cutters are running true.
The most likely cause of cutter run-out is damaged chucks and

collets.
Maintain cutters in a sharp condition to ensure maximum stock

removal, surface finish and maximum power requirement.
Re-sharpen immediately when signs of wear are visible, since

regrinding is then a relatively quick operation requiring little stock
removal and with resulting increase in tool life. (See page 123
for resharpening details). Cutter storage is of paramount
importance due to the brittle nature of the hardened cutting edges
of all cutting tools. Poor storage often causes damage such as
chipping of the cutting edges and breakage of corners, resulting
in a tool which is useless. As in all machining operations cleaniless
is essential.
The best machining results are produced by cutters operating at

the correct speed and feed to suit the material being worked.
(See page 104/107 for technical data.)
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SHANK CUTTERS
SHANK CUTTER NOMENCLATURE
SHANK
DIAMETER
THREAD 20 T.P.I.
THREAD
LENGTH
WHITWORTH
RIGHT HAND
SHANK LENGTH
OVERALL LENGTH
RECESS LENGTH
RECESS
DIAMETER
CUTTING
WIDTH
SIDE
TEETH
HELIX
ANGLE
CUTTER DIAMETER
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Types of shank cutters
Dovetail Cutter
Tolerance js16 on cutting diameter

(see page 121 for tolerance tables)
Inverted Dovetail Cutter
Tolerance js16 on cutting diameter

Corner Rounding Cutter
Tolerance H11 on radius and js14 on cutting tip

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T-Slot Cutter
Tolerance d11 on metric cutting diameter and width

Tolerance h12 on fractional cutting diameter and width
Woodruff Cutter
Tolerance h11 on metric cutting diameter and e8 on width

Tolerance on fractional diameter is

size +0,381
+0,127
and on width is
size +0,000
- 0,025
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SHANK CUTTER APPLICATIONS
Dovetail Cutters
These angle cutters have right hand cutting straight teeth and
non-plunging end teeth. They are used wherever dovetails or
angles are required and are available in a range of angles and
diameters.
Corner Rounding Cutters
Straight tooth cutters with right hand cutting teeth. Intended to

produce a true convex up to 90° of arc.
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T-Slot Cutters
Shank type cutters with right hand cutting alternate helical

peripheral teeth as well as teeth on either face. Intended for
opening out existing slots to form the T-slots used extensively on
machine tables. They are produced in a range of diameters and
widths to allow clearance on a standard range of bolt head
sizes.
Woodruff Cutters
Shank type cutters with right hand cutting alternate helical

peripheral teeth. Available in a range of diameters and widths.
Designed to produce slots to suit standard woodruff keys.
HINTS FOR SHANK CUTTER USAGE
(See page 86 for hints on end mill usage)
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ARBOR MOUNTED CUTTERS
SIDE AND FACE CUTTER

NOMENCLATURE
Side and Face Cutter- (Staggered Tooth shown)
RAKE
ANGLE WIDTH
KEYWAY
LAND
SIDE TEETH
HELIX
ANGLE
BORE DIAMETER
PERIPHERAL PERIPHERAL
CLEARANCE TEETH
SIDE TEETH
CONCAVITY
Tolerance js16 on metric cutting diameter and k11 on width

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Shell End Mills
Plain Form
RAKE
OVERALL
ANGLE
LENGTH
HELIX
ANGLE
DIAMETER
INTERNAL
DIAMETER
See page 98 for application.
Roughing Form
See page 98 for application.
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Side and Face Cutter- Straight Tooth
Tolerance js16 on metric/fractional cutting diameter and k11 on

metric/fractional width
Cylindrical Cutter
Tolerance js16 on cutting diameter and width

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Single Angle Cutter
Tolerance js16 on cutting diameter and js14 on width

Double Angle Cutter
Tolerance js16 on cutting diameter and width

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ARBOR MOUNTED CUTTER APPLICATIONS
Staggered Tooth Side and Face Cutters
As the name suggests, side and face cutters have teeth on the
periphery as well as on the sides, Designed with rugged alternate
helical teeth, these cutters offer optimum performance when
used for deep slotting with rapid stock removal; the cutting action
of the alternate helical teeth combined with the coarse pitched
side teeth giving excellent qualities of smooth cutting, efficient
stock removal and good surface finish.
Straight Tooth Side and Face Cutters
Intended for light cuts and shallow slotting operations, the straight
tooth side and face cutter is often used in a straddle milling
function where two parallel surfaces are machined
simultaneously. It is considered to be a compromise tool due to
the reduced cutting action of its straight teeth, which cause
greater shock when meeting the workpiece than cutters with
helical teeth.
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Cylindrical Cutters
Intended for medium/light surfacing cuts these helical cutters

offer the benefits of shock reduction combined with a good
cutting action.
Angle Cutters
Produced with light duty straight teeth these cutters are used
mainly for cutting dovetails, serrations and angled slots on less
difficult materials.
97
Shell End Mills
With helical peripheral teeth these cutters fillthe gap between

normal shank cutters and the much larger facing cutters,this
cuttter is better suited to light/medium cuts in a facing or stepping
operation with its plain bore.
Shell End Mill (Roughing)
As the name implies, these cutters with their helical teeth and
roughing profile are particularly efficient in areas where large
volumes of stock must be removed at high speed and where
tough materials are to be worked.
98
SLITTING SAWS
Slitting Saw - Plain
Tolerance js16 on cutting diameter and js10 on width

Slitting Saw - Side Chip Clearance
Tolernace js16 on cutting diameter and js10 on width

99
SLITTING SAW APPLICATIONS
Slitting Saw - Plain
Intended for shallow cutting-off operations, these saws have

straight teeth on the periphery and are tapered on width towards
the bore to prevent binding. They are available in either coarse
or fine pitch to suit the type and section of materials to be cut.
Slitting Saws - Side Chip Clearance
Intended for optimum production of deep narrow slots and for

sawing operations, these saws have alternate helical teeth on
the periphery combined with side teeth to ensure efficient stock
removal, clean cutting action, and good surface finish.
100
HINTS FOR SUCCESSFUL SLITTING SAW USAGE
± 2 times depth
of cut
It is recommended that side plates be used with slitting saws.
101
HINTS FOR SUCCESSFUL ARBOR MOUNTED CUTTER USAGE
Some of the many factors governing efficient use of bore cutters

are:-
1) Condition of machine
2) Machine power available
3) Machine capacity
4) Nature of the workpiece
Attention should be given to these factors prior to commencement.

When using arbor mounted cutters the following points should
be observed:-
Taper drive of arbor should be in good condition and fit correctly

into machine drive.
Arbor and bushes should be kept in good and clean condition;

dirty bushes cause run-out of cutters.
Arbors should be oiled and carefully stored when not in use;

bent arbors are useless and expensive to replace.
Cutters should run true to prevent overloading of one or two

teeth and extensive regrinding later.
Fit the cutter as closely as possible to the machine column with

a support as near to the cutter as the workpiece will allow.
Running bushes and support bearings should be kept clean and

in good running condition, particularly with regard to the bush
faces. Lack of support will cause damage to the cutter and the
workpiece. Always use correct lubricants.
Workpiece clamping should be rigid and able to withstand the

forces acting upon it under the action of the cutter.
Select correct speeds and feeds for the cutter in use and the
nature of the workpiece material and the size of the cut to be
taken.
102
Use recommended coolants and direct flow to the point of cutting.
Consult the coolant suppliers for specific recommendations.
Adequate cooling is essential to prevent overheating of the cutter
and failures associated with overheating.
Always use drive keys between the cutter and the arbor; friction
between the cutter and the arbor bushes is seldom sufficient
when cutters are under correct load.
Never force a cutter onto a arbor or over an ill-fitted key. Protect

your hands by wrapping the cutter in a soft material when fitting
or removing it from the arbor.
Due to the brittle nature of hardened tool steels it is not advisable

to “remove” a cutter with a mallet once it has been tightened onto
the arbor.
Maintain cutters in sharp condition. Regrind as soon as wear

becomes apparent.
Store cutters carefully when not in use, using a light film of oil to
prevent rusting.
Cleanliness of cutters and arbors is essential.
Use helically fluted cutters wherever possible to minimise shock

as teeth contact the workpiece.
103
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
CUTTER TECHNICAL DATA
TENSILE
MATERIAL HARDNESS
GRADE STRENGTH
TYPE HB
N / mm²
FREE CUTTING 150 510

0.3 to 0.4% Carbon 170 580
CARBON
0.3 to 0.4% Carbon 248 830
STEEL
0.4 to 0.7% Carbon 206 675
0.4 to 0.7% Carbon 286 970
248 833
ALLOY
330 1137
STEEL
381 1265
Martensitic: Free Cutting 248 833

Std. Grade 248 833
STAINLESS
STEEL
Austenitic: Free Cutting
As Supplied
Std. Grade
NIMONIC Wrought 300 1030

ALLOYS Cast 350 1200
Titanium Comm: Pure 170 510
TITANIUM
Titanium Alloyed 340 1170
HSS Standard Grades 225 735
HSS Cobalt Grades 250 830
TOOL STEEL
Hot Working Steel 250 830
Cold Working Steel 250 830
CAST Grey, Malleable 240 800
IRONS Hardened 330 1137
104
PERIPHERAL SPEED RANGE † CUTTING ANGLES
Refer to explanatory notes on page 32, 33
TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE PRIMARY SECONDARY RADIAL

*A *B *C *D CLEARANCE CLEARANCE RAKE
30-40 28-40 24-32 30-40

24-32 24-32 20-26 24-32 Add 10°
18-25 18-25 14-20 18-25 8° - 20° to 9° - 14°
primary
24-32 24-32 20-26 24-32
16-25 16-20 12-20 16-25
16-20 16-20 12-16 16-20

Add 10°
12-18 12-18 10-15 10-16 8° - 20° to 9° - 14°
primary
9-15 8-14 8-12 8-12
10-20 12-16 8-15 10-20

5-10 5-10 4-8 5-10 Add 10°
8° - 20° to 9° - 14°
10-20 12-16 8-15 10-20 primary
5-10 5-10 4-8 5-10
Add 10° to
4-8 5-10 3-7 4-8 8° - 20° 9° - 14°
primary
Add 10°
7-12 5-12 5-10 7-12 8° - 20° to 9° - 14°
primary
10-20 10-20 8-15 10-20

10-16 10-20 8-13 10-16 Add 10°
8° - 20° to 9° - 14°
10-16 10-16 8-13 10-16 primary
10-16 10-16 8-13 10-16
16-20 16-20 12-16 20-28 Add 10° to
8° - 20° 9° - 14°
12-16 10-14 10-12 16-22 primary
cont on page 106

105
CUTTER TECHNICAL DATA (cont)
TENSILE
MATERIAL HARDNESS
GRADE STRENGTH
TYPE HB
N / mm²
Wrought 55
ALUMINIUM Wrought 110
ALLOYS
Cast 100
Brass : Free Cutting
Low Leaded
Bronze: Silicon
COPPER As Supplied
Manganese
ALLOYS
Aluminium
Phospor
Copper
PLASTICS As Supplied
Explanatory Notes
*Cutter types
TYPE CUTTER RANGE
End mills (2, 3 & Multi-Flute)

T - Slot Cutters
A Dovetail & Inverted Dovetail Cutters
Woodruff Cutters
Corner Rounding Cutters
Side and Face Cutters

B Single and Double Angle Cutters
Slitting Saws
C Shell End Mills - Plain Tooth
106
PERIPHERAL SPEED RANGE † CUTTING ANGLES
Refer to explanatory notes on page 32, 33
TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE PRIMARY SECONDARY RADIAL

*A *B *C *D CLEARANCE CLEARANCE RAKE
200-1500 120-180 50-180 Add 10°

100-250 100-180 50-100 10° - 20° to 20° - 28°
40-100 50-70 30-80 primary
40-70 35-45 30-60
Add 10°
50-80 45-70 40-65 8° - 20° to 9° - 14°
40-70 35-45 30-60 primary
25-45 20-40 20-35
15-25 15-25 12-20 Add 10° to
8° - 20° 9° - 14°
15-25 15-25 12-20 primary
40-70 35-45 30-60 10° - 20° Add 10° 20° - 28°
Add 10°
50-200 50-200 10° - 20° to 9° - 14°
primary
*Cutter types (cont)
TYPE CUTTER RANGE
D Shell End Mills - Roughing
Note: For Roughing End Mills

see page 85.
† Cutting Angles
Use higher angles for smaller diameters, reducing proportionately
for larger diameters.
107
END MILLS: Feeds Per Tooth Sz (mm)
Sz X 1.25 Sz X 0.78
aa = d
aa = d
aa
aa
ar = 0.1 X d ar = 0.25 X d
Table Shows Sz Values

End Carbon Alloy Stainless Nimonic
Titanium
Mill Steels Steels Steels Alloys
3 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.008 0.010
4 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.012 0.015
5 0.018 0.018 0.018 0.014 0.018
6 0.022 0.022 0.022 0.018 0.022
8 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.024 0.030
10 0.036 0.036 0.036 0.029 0.036
12 0.044 0.044 0.044 0.036 0.044
14 0.051 0.051 0.051 0.040 0.051
16 0.058 0.058 0.058 0.046 0.058
18 0.065 0.065 0.065 0.052 0.065
20 0.073 0.073 0.073 0.058 0.073
22 0.080 0.080 0.080 0.064 0.080
25 0.090 0.090 0.090 0.072 0.090
28 0.102 0.102 0.102 0.081 0.102
30 0.110 0.110 0.110 0.088 0.110
32 0.116 0.116 0.116 0.092 0.116
35 0.130 0.130 0.130 0.104 0.130
40 0.130 0.130 0.130 0.104 0.130
50 0.130 0.130 0.130 0.104 0.130
108
Sz Sz
aa = 0.5 X d
aa = 0.5 X d
aa
aa
ar = d ar = d

Tool Cast Manganese Aluminium Copper
Steels Irons Steels Alloys Alloys
0.009 0.010 0.008 0.013 0.013
0.013 0.016 0.012 0.019 0.019
0.016 0.022 0.014 0.023 0.023
0.020 0.028 0.018 0.028 0.028
0.027 0.036 0.024 0.039 0.039
0.032 0.040 0.029 0.046 0.046
0.040 0.045 0.036 0.057 0.057
0.046 0.056 0.040 0.066 0.066
0.052 0.064 0.046 0.075 0.075
0.058 0.070 0.052 0.085 0.085
0.065 0.080 0.058 0.092 0.092
0.072 0.088 0.064 0.104 0.104
0.080 0.095 0.072 1.117 0.117
0.091 0.110 0.081 0.132 0.132
0.100 0.120 0.088 0.143 0.143
0.104 0.127 0.092 0.150 0.150
0.117 0.142 0.104 0.170 0.170
0.117 0.142 0.104 0.170 0.170
0.117 0.142 0.104 0.170 0.170
109
ROUGHING END MILLS:
Peripheral Speed (m/min)
Feed Per Tooth Sz (mm)
Sz Sz X 1.5 Sz X 1.8
1.5 d
1.5 d
d
d 0.3 d 0.5 d

End Material Group
Mill
Size 1 2 3 4
6 0.008 0.008 0.009 0.010
8 0.013 0.013 0.015 0.015
10 0.017 0.020 0.020 0.021
12 0.023 0.025 0.025 0.033
14 0.026 0.030 0.030 0.037
16 0.030 0.038 0.038 0.044
22 0.032 0.040 0.040 0.048
25 0.035 0.042 0.042 0.050
28 0.035 0.045 0.042 0.050
30 0.040 0.045 0.045 0.056
32 0.042 0.050 0.050 0.064
35 0.013 0.013 0.015 0.015
38 0.045 0.057 0.057 0.070
40 0.045 0.057 0.057 0.070
45 0.047 0.059 0.060 0.075
50 0.060 0.074 0.075 0.090
110
Peripheral Speeds
Material Cutter Speed
Material Types
Group (m/min)
1 Steels up to 500N/mm² 28 - 40
Malleble Cast Iron up to 120 HB
2 Steels of 500 - 800 N/mm² 24 - 32
Non - Alloyed Tool Steels
Pure Titanium
3 Steels of 800 - 1200 N/mm² 18 - 25
Hot Working Steels
Cast Iron of 120 - 180 HB
4 Stainless Steels 12- 18
Titanium Alloys (Annealed)
Cast Iron of more than 180 HB
5 Titanium Alloys (Hardened) 7 - 12
6 Brass and Bronze (Cast) 35 - 45
7 Brass and Bronze (Rolled) 45 - 70
8 Plastics and similar 200 - 250

Material Group
5 6 7 8
0.013 0.008 0.006 0.006
0.020 0.012 0.009 0.009
0.030 0.017 0.013 0.012
0.037 0.024 0.016 0.013
0.047 0.026 0.021 0.015
0.053 0.033 0.024 0.019
0.060 0.038 0.025 0.022
0.063 0.040 0.028 0.025
0.065 0.040 0.028 0.025
0.068 0.040 0.030 0.028
0.080 0.044 0.036 0.035
0.020 0.012 0.009 0.009
0.086 0.048 0.040 0.035
0.090 0.048 0.040 0.038
0.094 0.048 0.042 0.040
0.119 0.060 0.052 0.047
111
SIDE AND FACE CUTTERS - Staggered Tooth:
Feed Per Tooth (mm)
0.1 d
Cutter Cutter Material Group

Diameter Width 1 2 3
over to
63 3 10 0.050 0.051 0.051
10 18 0.052 0.054 0.054
80 4 12 0.063 0.063 0.070
12 20 0.064 0.064 0.070
100 5 14 0.069 0.069 0.070
14 25 0.070 0.069 0.070
125 7 16 0.077 0.078 0.080
16 28 0.078 0.078 0.080
160 7 18 0.088 0.090 0.100
18 32 0.090 0.090 0.190
200 8 18 0.093 0.093 0.194
18 32 0.101 0.101 0.102
250 8 18 0.107 0.107 0.110
18 32 0.105 0.105 0.106
112
0.1 d

Material Group
4 5 6 7 8
0.050 0.051 0.050 0.046 0.020

0.052 0.053 0.052 0.048 0.020
0.063 0.063 0.063 0.056 0.020
0.063 0.063 0.063 0.056 0.020
0.070 0.070 0.070 0.062 0.020
0.070 0.070 0.070 0.070 0.020
0.078 0.080 0.080 0.080 0.020
0.078 0.080 0.080 0.080 0.020
0.090 0.090 0.090 0.090 0.020
0.090 0.090 0.090 0.090 0.020
0.093 0.094 0.093 0.093 0.020
0.102 0.102 0.101 0.101 0.020
0.108 0.110 0.108 0.108 0.020
0.104 0.105 0.104 0.104 0.020
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SHELL END MILLS:
Feed Per Tooth (mm)
Plain Tooth
0.1 d
0.75 d
Cutter Material Group

Type
Diameter 1 2 3
40 0.080 0.080 0.080
P 50 0.080 0.080 0.080
L 63 0.100 0.100 0.100
A 80 0.100 0.100 0.100
I 100 0.100 0.100 0.100
N 125 0.100 0.100 0.100
160 0.105 0.105 0.105
R
40 0.060 0.060 0.060
O
50 0.070 0.070 0.070
U
63 0.075 0.080 0.070
G
80 0.100 0.100 0.100
H
100 0.110 0.110 0.110
I
125 0.115 0.115 0.115
N
160 0.120 0.120 0.125
G
114
Roughing Form
0.15 d - 0.25 d
0.75 d

Material Group
4 5 6 7 8
0.080 0.080 0.080 0.080 0.022
0.080 0.080 0.080 0.080 0.022
0.100 0.100 0.100 0.100 0.022
0.100 0.100 0.100 0.100 0.022
0.100 0.100 0.100 0.100 0.022
0.100 0.100 0.100 0.100 0.022
0.105 0.105 0.105 0.105 0.022
0.060 0.060 0.060 0.060 0.022

0.075 0.075 0.075 0.075 0.028
0.080 0.080 0.080 0.080 0.031
0.100 0.100 0.100 0.100 0.039
0.110 0.110 0.110 0.110 0.039
0.115 0.115 0.115 0.115 0.042
0.120 0.120 0.120 0.120 0.044
115
Speed and Feed Formulae
D. p.rpm
v =
1000
S¹
Sz =
rpm.Z
V. 1000
rpm =
p.D
S¹
Sn =
rpm
S¹ = Sz. Z. rpm
a. b. S¹
V =
1000
p = 3.1416
v = speed (m/min)
D = cutter diameter (mm)
rpm = revolutions/min
Sn = feed/revolution (mm)
S¹ = feed/minute (mm)
Sz = feed/tooth (mm)
Z = number of teeth on cutter
V = chip volume (cm³/min)
a = depth of cut (mm)
b = length of cut (mm)
116
CLIMB OR CONVENTIONAL MILLING
From the very beginning of the milling process, it was found

practical to always rotate the end mill in the opposite direction to
the feed of the workpiece. This is termed conventional milling.
In conventional milling the end mill engages the workpiece at the

bottom of the cut. The end mill teeth slide along until sufficient
pressure builds up to break through the surface of the work.
This sliding action under pressure tends to abrade the periphery
of the end mill with resulting dulling. Also in horizontal conven-
tional milling, the cutting action has a tendency to lift the workpiece,
fixture and table from their bearings. In recent years, milling
machines have been greatly improved through backlash elimina-
tion and greater rigidity so that climb milling is now possible.
Climb milling improves surface finish and increases tool life.
Force
Conventional Milling
Feed
Climb Milling
Feed
Force
117
In climb milling the end mill rotates in the direction of the feed. The
tooth meets the work at the top of the cut at the thickest portion
of the chip. This provides instant engagement of the end mill with
the workpiece producing a chip of definite thickness at the start
of the cut without the rubbing action resulting from conventional
milling. It further permits the gradual disengagement of the teeth
and work so that feed marks are largely eliminated.
Climb milling will often provide better product finish, permit greater
feed per tooth and prolong the cutter life per sharpening. It is
particularly desirable to climb mill such materials as heat treated
alloy steels and non-free machining grades of stainless steel for
better tool life and to reduce work hardening. It is not recom-
mended on material having a hard scale, such as cast or scaly
forged surfaces, because abrasion would quickly ruin the cut-
ting edges. Also some very soft steels do not lend themselves to
climb milling because of their tendency to drag and tear.
Climb milling cannot be applied to every milling operation and

should not be attempted if the material and the machine setup are
not adapted to this type of milling.
118
PROBLEM SOLVING
Milling problems are often caused by one or more of the follow-

ing factors, which should be carefully checked in a systematic
and logical manner.
Speeds and Feeds

See page 104/107 for recommendations.
Coolants
Seek advice from your supplier.
Cutter Selection
Always select the correct type and quality of cutter to suit the
application.
Arbors
Straightness/runout/size/wear/damage
Bushing-wear/damage.
Re-sharpening
Clearance angles. See page 123.
Runout
Burning/overheating
Surface finish
Milling Machines
Slides and gib strips
Lead screws and nuts
Backlash elimination
Attachments
Defective workheads
Worn tailstocks
Worn centres
119
Workholding
Workdolder condition
Workholder suitability
Workholder alignment
Workholder rigidity
Workpiece Condition
Machine suitability
Material specifications
Material hardness
Material surface conditions
Machining characteristics
Cutter Holders
Collets
Chucks
Draw bars
Runout
Damage
120
TOLERANCES
Tolerances in µm = 1 micron (1/1000mm)

DIAMETER OR WIDTH
3 to 6 to 10 to 18 to 30 to 50 to 80 to
Tol. 3mm
6mm 10mm 18mm 30mm 50mm 80mm 120mm
-20 -30 -40 -50 -65 -80 -100 -120
d11
-80 -105 -130 -160 -195 -240 -290 -340
-14 -20 -25 -32 -40 -50 -60 -72
e8
-28 -38 -47 -59 -73 -89 -106 -126
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
h6
-6 -8 -9 -11 -13 -16 -19 -22
h7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-10 -12 -15 -18 -21 -25 -30 -35
h8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-14 -18 -22 -27 -33 -39 -46 -54
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
h11
-60 -75 -90 -110 -130 -160 -190 -220
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
h12
-100 -120 -150 -180 -210 -250 -300 -350
+20 +24 +29 +35 +42 +50 +60 +70
js10
-20 -24 -29 -35 -42 -50 -60 -70
+125 +150 +180 +215 +260 +310 +370 +435
js14
-125 -150 -180 -215 -260 -310 -370 -435
+300 +375 +450 +550 +650 +800 +950 +1100
js16
-300 -375 -450 -550 -650 -800 -950 -1100
+40 +48 +58 +70 +84 +100 +120 +140
k10
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
+60 +75 +90 +110 +130 +160 +190 +220
k11
-0 -0 -0 -0 -0 -0 -0 -0
+10 +12 +15 +18 +21 +25 +30 +35
H7
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
+60 +75 +90 +110 +130 +160 +190 +220
H11
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
121
DIFFICULT TO MACHINE MATERIALS
There are number of materials which are generally regarded as

being difficult to machine. In general terms the material being
worked is considered to be difficult when it does not respond
readily to normal machining techniques. Among these “difficult’
materials are aluminium alloys, stainless steel and work harden-
ing steels.
Aluminium Alloys require relatively high speeds and feeds.

They respond best to cutters with few teeth and correspond-
ingly wide chip spaces, and can be worked very effectively by
using two flute end mills, which have the advantage of fewer
teeth engaged in the cut. In many cases coolant may not be
needed to cool the cutter although it is of benefit in lubricating
and particularly in removing chips. Climb milling gives definite
advantages and shows significant benefits where a good qual-
ity surface finish is needed. These materials can be worked
quite effectively with regular tooling, although benefits would
be obtained from custom tools in the event of large volume
production being the norm.
Stainless Steels require lower speeds and higher feed rates

and often benefits are obtained from using corner radii and
chamfers. These materials respond well to the conventional
cutting method but rigidity of machine and setup are critical.
Light finishing cuts are to avoided but where necessary should
be taken at a feed rate as high as possible to meet with sur-
face finishing requirements. It is crucial that these materials be
“worked”, and “rubbing” of the cutter against the workpiece
should be avoided. Selection of speed and feed rates is of
great importance. Coolant must be used in large volume and be
directed at the cutting area. Benefits are often obtained from a
higer coolant concentration or from using cutting oils.
Work Hardening Steels such as some stainless and manga-

nese steels can be successfully machined by using the same
techniques as described for stainless steels above.
122
RESHARPENING AND CARE OF MILLING CUTTERS
The productivity of a milling machine depends to a large degree

on the efficiency of the milling cutter. Best results in both produc-
tion and cutter life are obtained by sharpening cutters correctly
and carefully, and by taking proper care in handling and storage.
A correctly sharpened cutter requires less driving power, pro-
duces better quality work and gives longer service than an in-
correctly or hastily sharpened cutter.
The following factors should be considered:-
Correct handling and storage to prevent damage.
Restoration of the cutting edges to their original geometry using

correct procedures.
Suitable wheel selection to ensure correct surface finish and

stock removal. Consult wheel suppliers for specific recommen-
dations.
Remember that milling cutters are precision tools and must be

handled carefully. Damage due to incorrect handling or storage
can be seen as a flaw upon the milled surface of a workpiece.
Grinding should be needed only as a result of dulling due to use.
Regrinding to remove damage caused by rough handling must
be considered to be a wasted process which reduces the life of
a cutter.
Correct clearance angles and radial rakes can be obtained from

data given on page 104-107.
Radial
Rake Primary
Secondary
123
GENERAL INFORMATION
INCH-MILLIMETER CONVERSION TABLE

0" 1" 2" 3"
mm mm mm mm
0 . . . . . 25.400 50.800 76.200

1/64 . . . . 0.397 25.797 51.197 76.597
1/32 . . . . 0.794 26.194 51.594 76.994
3/64 . . . . 1.191 26.591 51.991 77.391
1/16 . . . . 1.588 26.988 52.388 77.788
5/64 . . . . 1.984 27.384 52.784 78.184
3/32 . . . . 2.381 27.781 53.181 78.581
7/64 . . . . 2.778 28.178 53.578 78.978
1/8 . . . . . 3.175 28.575 53.975 79.375
9/64 . . . . 3.572 28.972 54.372 79.772
5/32 . . . . 3.969 29.369 54.769 80.169
11/64 . . . . 4.366 29.766 56.166 80.566
3/16 . . . . 4.762 30.162 55.562 80.962
13/64 . . . . 5.159 30.599 55.959 81.359
7/32 . . . . 5.556 30.956 56.356 81.756
15/64 . . . . 5.953 31.353 56.753 82.153
1/4 . . . . . 6.350 31.750 57.150 82.550
17/64 . . . . 6.747 32.147 57.547 82.947
9/32 . . . . 7.144 32.544 57.944 83.344
19/64 . . . . 7.541 32.941 58.341 83.741
5/16 . . . . 7.938 33.338 58.738 84.138
21/64 . . . . 8.334 33.734 59.134 84.534
11/32 . . . . 8.731 34.131 59.531 84.931
23/64 . . . . 9.128 34.528 59.928 85.328
3/8 . . . . . 9.525 34.925 60.325 85.725
25/64 . . . . 9.922 35.322 60.722 86.122
13/32 . . . . 10.319 35.719 61.119 86.519
27/64 . . . . 10.716 36.116 61.516 86.916
7/16 . . . . 11.112 36.512 61.912 87.312
29/64 . . . . 11.509 36.909 62.309 87.709
15/32 . . . . 11.906 37.306 62.706 88.106
31/64 . . . . 12.303 37.703 63.103 88.503
124
INCH-MILLIMETER CONVERSION TABLE (cont)
0" 1" 2" 3"
mm mm mm mm
1/2 . . . . . 12.700 38.100 63.500 89.900

33/64 . . . . 13.097 38.497 63.897 89.297
17/32 . . . . 13.494 38.894 64.294 89.694
35/64 . . . . 13.891 39.291 64.691 90.091
9/16 . . . . 14.288 39.688 65.088 90.488
37/64 . . . . 14.684 40.084 65.484 90.884
19/32 . . . . 15.081 40.481 65.881 91.281
39/64 . . . . 15.748 40.878 66.278 91.678
5/8 . . . . . 15.875 41.275 66.675 92.075
41/64 . . . . 16.271 41.671 67.071 92.471
21/32 . . . . 16.668 42.068 67.468 92.868
43/64 . . . . 17.066 42.466 67.866 92.266
11/16 . . . . 17.462 42.862 68.262 93.662
45/64 . . . . 17.859 43.859 68.859 94.859
23/32 . . . . 18.256 43.656 69.056 94.456
47/64 . . . . 18.653 44.053 69.453 94.853
3/4 . . . . . 19.050 44.450 69.850 95.250
49/64 . . . . 19.447 44.847 70.247 95.647
25/32 . . . . 19.844 45.244 70.644 96.044
51/64 . . . . 20.241 45.641 71.041 96.441
13/16 . . . . 20.638 46.038 71.438 96.838
53/64 . . . . 21.034 46.434 71.834 97.234
27/32 . . . . 21.431 46.831 72.231 97.631
55/64 . . . . 21.828 47.228 72.628 98.028
7/8 . . . . . 22.225 47.625 73.025 98.425
57/64 . . . . 22.622 48.022 73.422 98.282
29/32 . . . . 23.019 48.019 73.019 99.019
59/64 . . . . 23.416 48.816 74.216 99.616
15/16 . . . . 23.812 49.212 74.612 100.012
61/64 . . . . 24.209 49.609 75.009 100.409
31/32 . . . . 24.606 50.006 75.406 100.806
63/64 . . . . 25.003 50.403 75.803 101.203
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APPROXIMATE HARDNESS AND TENSILE
STRENGTH CONVERSIONS
TENSILE STRENGTH
HRB HRC HV HB Tons/ MPa or
inch² N/mm²
50 — 95 90 21 320
55 — 100 100 23 350
60 — 110 105 25 390
65 — 120 110 27 420
70 — 130 120 29 150
75 — 140 130 31 180
80 — 150 140 34 520
85 — 165 160 37 570
90 — 185 175 40 620
95 — 205 195 45 690
100 20 230 220 50 770
— 22 240 230 53 820
— 24 255 240 56 860
— 26 265 250 59 910
— 28 280 265 62 960
— 30 295 280 65 1000
— 32 310 290 68 1050
— 34 325 310 72 1110
— 36 345 325 75 1150
— 38 360 345 78 1200
— 40 380 365 83 1280
— 42 405 385 88 1360
— 44 425 405 92 1420
— 46 450 430 96 1480
— 48 480 455 102 1540
— 50 505 480 108 1670
— 52 545 — 112 1720
— 54 580 — 117 1800
— 56 615 — 122 1890
— 58 655 — 130 2000
— 60 695 — 135 2100
— 64 790 — 150 2320
— 66 855 — 163 2510
— 68 940 — 179 2770
— 70 1075 — 197 3030
— 75 1480 — — —
— 80 1865 — — —
HRB = Hardness Rockwell B

HRC = Hardness Rockwell C
HV = Hardness Vickers. Also DPN, VPN, DPH, VPH
HB = Hardness Brinell. Also BHN
Note:
These values should be treated as approximate only and are suitable
for calculating speeds and feeds or for general information purposes.
Do not use for treated high speed steel.
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HARDNESS CONVERSION CHART FOR
HIGH SPEED STEEL
HV30 HRC HV30 HRC

736 59-3/4 856 64-1/2
741 60 862 63-3/4
746 60-1/4 869 65
752 60-1/4 876 65-1/4
757 60-1/2 883 65-1/2
763 61 890 66
769 61 897 66
775 61-1/4 905 66-1/2
780 61-1/2 912 67
786 61-3/4 919 67
792 62 927 67-1/4
798 62-1/4 934 67-1/2
804 62-1/2 942 68
810 62-3/4 950 68
817 63 958 68-1/2
823 63-1/4 966 68-1/2
829 63-1/2 974 69
836 63-3/4 982 69-1/2
842 64 990 69-1/2
849 64-1/4 999 70
Typical hardness
M2 823-876 HV30 - 63-65 HRC

M35 849-920 HV30 - 64-66 HRC
M42 897-966 HV30 - 66 - 68-1/2 HRC
Depending on the nature of the tool these hardnesses may be varied,

particularly in the case of special tools where different hardnesses
may be specified.
Note:
Undue reliance should not be placed on a general conversion chart
unless it has been tested for a particular material. The above chart
applies specifically to High Speed Steel.
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Section E
USEFUL FORMULAE
Trigonometry
Formulae for the solution of Formulae for the solution of
RIGHT ANGLED OBLIQUE ANGLED
TRIANGLES TRIANGLES
A
A
b
c c b
q
C B C
B a a
opposite c The Sine rule:

Tan q = =
adjacent a a b c
= =
Sin A Sin B Sin C
opposite c
Sin q = hypotenuse = The Cosine rule:
b
a² = b² + c² - 2bc Cos A
adjacent a b² = a² + c² - 2ac Cos B
Cos q = hypotenuse =
b c² = a² + b² - 2ab Cos C
USEFUL VALUES IN TRIGNOMETRICAL RATIOS

For right angled triangles
60°
2 1 45°
1 Ö2
30° 45°
Ö3 1
ANGLES 30° - 45° - 60°

q Tan q Sin q Cos q
30° 1 1 Ö3
Ö3 = 0.577350 2 = 0.500000 2 = 0.866025
45° 1 1 1
Ö2 = 0.707107 Ö2 = 0.707107
60° Ö3 1
Ö3 = 1.732051
2 = 0.866025 2 = 0.500000
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Useful formulae for Finding
Dimensions of Circles, Squares, etc.
D is diameter of stock necessary to turn shape desired.

E is distance “across flats,” or diameter of inscribed circle.
C is depth of cut into stock turned to correct diameter.
TRIANGLE
C
E = side x 0.57735 E
D = side x 1.1547 = 2E
Side = D x 0.866 D
C = E x 0.5 = D x 0.25
SQUARE
E
E = side = D x 0.7071
D = side x 1.4142 = diagonal C
D
Side = D x 0.7071
C = D x 0.14645
PENTAGON
D
E = side x 1.3764 = D x 0.809
D = side x 0.7013 = E x 1.2361
Side = D x 0.5878 E C
C = D x 0.0955
HEXAGON
D
E = side x 1.7321 = D x 0.866
D = side x 2 = E x 1.1547
Side = D x 0.5 E C
C = D x 0.067
OCTAGON
D
E = side x 2.4142 = D x 0.9239
D = side x 2.6131 = E x 1.0824 C
Side = D x 0.3827
C = D x 0.038
E
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Areas of
Plane Figures
SQUARE
d s
A = area
A = S² = 1/2 d²
S = 0.7071d = ÖA s
d = 1.414S = 1.414 ÖA
RECTANGLE
d a
A = area
A = ab = a Öd² - a² = b Öd² - b²
d = Öa² + b² b
a = Öd² - b² = A ÷ b
b = Öd² - a² = A ÷ a
RIGHT ANGLED TRIANGLE

a
A = area b
A = bc
2
a = Öb² + c² c
b = Öa² - c²
c = Öa² - b²
ACUTE ANGLED TRIANGLE

a
A = area c
h
²
bh b
A = 2 = 2 a² -
Ö ( a² + 2bb² - c²) b
1
if S = ( a + b + c ) then,
2
A = ÖS(S -a) (S - b) ( S - c)
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OBTUSE ANGLED TRIANGLE
A = area
c
A=
bh b a² -
2 = 2Ö
( c² - 2ba² - b² )² h
a
1
if S = ( a + b + c ) then,
2
b
A = ÖS(S -a) (S - b) ( S - c)
CIRCLE
A = area C = circumference
A = p r² = 3.1416 r²
p d²
A= = 0.7854 d²
4 d
r
C = 2 pr = 6.2832r = 3.1416d
r = C ÷ 6.2832 = ÖA ÷ 3.1416 = 0.564 ÖA
d = C ÷ 3.1416 = ÖA ÷ 0.7854 = 1.128 ÖA
REGULAR HEXAGON
A = area R
R = radius of circumscribed circle 60°
r = radius of inscribed circle

A = 2.598S² = 2.598R² = 3.464r² r
R = S = 1.155r
s
r = 0.866S = 0.866R
The construction of a regular hexagon forms six equilateral triangles,thus

the area of the hexagon can also be found by calculating the area of the
equilateral triangle and multiplying the result by six.
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USEFUL FORMULAE
Dia (mm) X p
rpm = Surface Speed (metres/min) ÷
1000
Dia (mm) X p
Surface Speed (metres/min) = X rpm
1000
Feed rate (mm/min

Feed Rate (mm/rev) =
rpm
Penetration rate (mm/min) = rpm X feed rate (mm/rev)
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USEFUL TAPERS
Cone of Included Angle Angle with Centre Line

1 in 2 28° 4´ 20² 14° 2´ 10²
2-1/2 22° 37´ 12² 11° 18´ 36²
1 in 3 18° 55´ 28² 9° 27´ 44²
3-1/2 16° 15´ 38² 8° 7´ 49²
1 in 4 14° 15´ 0² 7° 7´ 30²
4-1/2 12° 40´ 50² 6° 20´ 25²
1 in 5 11° 25´ 16² 5° 42´ 38²
5-1/2 10° 23´ 20² 5° 11´ 40²
1 in 6 9° 31´ 36² 4° 45´ 48²
6-1/2 8° 47´ 52² 4° 23´ 56²
1 in 7 8° 10´ 16² 4° 5´ 8²
7-1/2 7° 37´ 43² 3° 48´ 52²
1 in 8 7° 9´ 10² 3° 34´ 35²
8-1/2 6° 43´ 58² 3° 21´ 59²
1 in 9 6° 21´ 34² 3° 10´ 47²
9-1/2 6° 1´ 32² 3° 0´ 46²
1 in 10 5° 43´ 31² 2° 51´ 46²
1 in 11 5° 12´ 18² 2° 36´ 9²
1 in 12 4° 46´ 19² 2° 23´ 9²
1 in 13 4° 24´ 16² 2° 12´ 8²
1 in 14 4° 5´ 26² 2° 2´ 43²
1 in 15 3° 49´ 6² 1° 54´ 33²
1 in 16 3° 34´ 48² 1° 47´ 24²
1 in 17 3° 22´ 9² 1° 41´ 4²
1 in 18 3° 10´ 58² 1° 35´ 29²
1 in 19 3° 0´ 54² 1° 30´ 27²
1 in 20 2° 51´ 52² 1° 25´ 56²
1 in 25 2° 17´ 31² 1° 8´ 46²
1 in 30 1° 54´ 36² 57´ 18²
1 in 35 1° 38´ 14² 49´ 7²
1 in 40 1° 25´ 56² 42´ 58²
1 in 45 1° 16´ 24² 38´ 12²
1 in 48 1° 11´ 37² 35´ 48²
1 in 50 1° 8´ 46² 34´ 23²
1 in 55 1° 2´ 29² 31´ 14²
1 in 60 57´ 17² 28´ 39²
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MORSE TAPERS AND BROWN & SHARPE TAPERS
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Taper Taper Per Taper Per Included Angle Angle to Centre Line
Number mm on dia. foot on dia. Deg. Mins. Secs. Deg. Mins. Secs.
Morse
1 0.049881 0.59858 2 51 27 1 25 43
2 0.049951 0.59941 2 51 41 1 25 50
3 0.050196 0.60235 2 52 31 1 26 16
4 0.051938 0.62326 2 58 31 1 29 15
5 0.052626 0.63151 3 0 52 1 30 26
6 0.052137 0.62565 2 59 12 1 29 36
Brown
&
Sharpe
4 0.041867 0.50240 2 23 54 1 11 57
5 0.041800 0.50160 2 23 41 1 11 50
7 0.041789 0.50147 2 23 39 1 11 49
9 0.041737 0.50085 2 23 28 1 11 44
10 0.051343 0.51612 2 27 50 1 13 55
11 0.041750 0.50100 2 23 30 1 11 45
12 0.041644 0.49973 2 23 08 1 11 34
Conversion Factors:
British - Metric
To convert Multiply by
Inches to millimetres 25.40
Feet to metres 0.3048
Yards to metres 0.9144
Miles to kilometres 1.60934
Square inches to square centimetres 6.4516
Square feet to square metres 0.092903
Square yards to square metres 0.836127
Square miles to square kilometres 2.58999
Cubic inches to cubic centimetres 16.3871
Cubic feet to cubic metres 0.028317
Cubic yards to cubic metres 0.764555
Pints to litres 0.568261
Gallons to litres 4.54609
Ounces to grams 28.3495
Pounds to kilograms 0.453592
Tons to tonnes (1.000kg) 1.01605
Lb/sq.in. to kg/sq.m 703.070
Fahrenheit = 9/5°C+32
Conversion Factors:
Metric - British
To convert Multiply by
Millimetres to inches 0.0393701
Metres to feet 3.28084
Metres to yards 1.09361
Kilometres to miles 0.621371
Square centimetres to square inches 0.1550
Square metres to square feet 10.76391
Square metres to square yards 1.19599
Square kilometres to square miles 0.3861
Cubic centimetres to cubic inches 0.061024
Cubic metres to cubic feet 35.3147
Litres to pints 1.76
Litres to gallons 0.22
Grams to ounces 0.035274
Kilograms to pounds 2.20462
Tonnes to tons 0.984207
Kg/sq.mm to lb/sq.in. 0.001422
Centigrade (Celcius) = 5/9° (F-32)
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NUMBER AND LETTER DRILL SIZES
Decimal Equivalents
mm- mm- mm- mm-
Decimal Decimal Decimal Decimal
Inch- Inch- Inch- Inch-
Inch Inch Inch Inch
Wire Wire Wire Wire
.1mm .0039 45 .0820 5 .2055 29/64 .4531
.2mm .0079 44 .0860 4 .2090 15/32 .4688
.3mm .0118 43 .0890 3 .2130 12mm .4724
80 .0135 42 .0935 7/32 .2188 31/64 .4844
79 .0145 3/32 .0938 2 .2210 1/2 .5000
1/64 .0156 41 .0960 1 .2280 13mm .5118
.4mm .0157 40 .0980 A .2340 33/64 .5156
78 .0160 39 .0995 15/64 .2344 17/32 .5313
77 .0180 38 .1015 6mm .2362 35/64 .5469
.5mm .0197 37 .1040 B .2380 14mm .5512
76 .0200 36 .1060 C .2420 9/16 .5625
75 .0210 7/64 .1094 D .2460 37/64 .5781
74 .0225 35 .1100 1/4 & E .2500 15mm .5906
.6mm .0236 34 .1110 F .2570 19/32 .5938
73 .0240 33 .1130 G .2610 39/64 .6094
72 .0250 32 .1160 17/64 .2656 5/8 .6250
71 .0260 3mm .1181 H .2660 16mm .6299
.7mm .0276 31 .1200 I .2720 41/64 .6406
70 .0280 1/8 .1250 7mm .2756 21/32 .6562
69 .0292 30 .1285 J .2770 17mm .6693
68 .0310 29 .1360 K .2810 43/64 .6719
1/32 .0312 28 .1405 9/32 .2812 11/16 .6875
.8mm .0315 9/64 .1406 L .2900 45/64 .7031
67 .0320 27 .1440 M .2950 18mm .7087
66 .0330 26 .1470 19/64 .2969 23/32 .7188
65 .0350 25 .1495 N .3020 47/64 .7344
.9mm .0354 24 .1520 5/16 .3125 19mm .7480
64 .0360 23 .1540 8mm .3150 3/4 .7500
63 .0370 5/32 .1562 O .3160 49/64 .7656
62 .0380 22 .1570 P .3230 25/32 .7812
61 .0390 4mm .1575 21/64 .3281 20mm .7874
1mm .0394 21 .1590 Q .3320 51/64 .7969
60 .0400 20 .1610 R .3390 13/16 .8125
59 .0410 19 .1660 11/32 .3438 21mm .8268
58 .0420 18 .1695 S .3480 53/64 .8281
57 .0430 11/64 .1719 9mm .3543 27/32 .8438
56 .0465 17 .1730 T .3580 55/64 .8594
3/64 .0469 16 .1770 23/64 .3594 22mm .8661
55 .0520 15 .1800 U .3680 7/8 .8750
54 .0550 14 .1820 3/8 .3750 57/64 .8906
53 .0595 13 .1850 V .3770 23mm .9055
1/16 .0625 3/16 .1875 W .3860 29/32 .9062
52 .0635 12 .1890 25/64 .3906 59/64 .9219
51 .0670 11 .1910 10mm .3937 15/16 .9375
50 .0700 10 .1935 X .3970 24mm .9449
49 .0730 9 .1960 Y .4040 61/64 .9531
48 .0760 5mm .1969 13/32 .4062 31/32 .9688
5/64 .0781 8 .1990 Z .4130 25mm .9843
47 .0785 7 .2010 27/64 .4219 63/64 .9844
2mm .0787 13/64 .2031 11mm .4331 1” 1.0000
46 .0810 6 .2040 7/16 .4375
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S O M T A
W O R L D
Manufacturers & Suppliers Head Office and Coating Division

Somta House, 290-294 Moses Mabhida Road, 3201
Private Bag X401, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
of Drills, Reamers, End Mills, South Africa
Tel: Factory: +27 33 355 6600

Bore Cutters, Fax: Factory: +27 33 394 0564
Tel: Sales: +27 11 390 8700 (Local)
C L A S S
Fax: Sales: +27 11 397 6720 (Local)

Tel: Sales: +27 33 355 6600 (Exports)
Taps & Dies, Toolbits, Fax: Sales: +27 33 394 7509 (Exports)
Email: exports@somta.co.za
Custom Tools and Technical Information:
Email: tech@somta.co.za
Toll Free Number: 0800-331-399
Surface Coatings Technical Representative:
C U T T I N G
Cell Number: 082 801 8930
Gauteng Sales Office

43 Bisset Road, Hughes Ext. 7, Boksburg, 1459
P.O.Box 14212, Witfield, 1467
South Africa
Tel: +27 11 390 8700

Fax: +27 11 397 6720
Sharecall: 0860 104 367
T O O L S
Email: jhbsales@somta.co.za
Technical Representatives Cell Numbers:
082 800 5259, 082 906 3486
082 806 8202, 082 803 0505
Gauteng Carbide Tools Division

Tel: +27 11 390 8700
Fax: +27 11 397 6721
Email: tech@somta.co.za
U S E R
Cape Town Sales Office

Cell: +27 82 801 8851
Fax: +27 21 531 1968
G U I D E
Port Elizabeth
Tel/Fax: +27 41 368 2060
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CUTTING TOOL MATERIALS

Somta cutting tools are manufactured from the finest steel

M2 is the standard High Speed Steel and is used where toughness

M35 is a development of M2 and contains 5% cobalt which gives

M42 can be heat treated to very high hardness levels of up to 70

M9V material is mainly used in the manufacture of machine taps

Cutting tools may shatter

Titanium Nitride Coating (TiN)

(a) The hardness of the coating.

TiAlN (Titanium Aluminium Nitride)

DETAILED VIEW OF LIP CLEARANCE

General purpose drilling.

Long Series Drills

General purpose long reach drilling.

A short robust drill suited to portable drill applications.

Reduced Shank Drills 1/2” / 12,7 mm Shank

General drilling for use in hand power tools.

Left hand Jobber Drills

General purpose drilling in the left hand direction.

General purpose drilling.

MTS Drills, HSS-Co

General purpose drilling in difficult materials.

Sheet Metal Drills

Self centring drill designed to produce accurate holes in thin materials.

Double Ended Sheet Metal Drills

Self centring drill designed to produce accurate holes in thin materials.

Tanged Jobber Drills

Designed to fit tang drive sleeve.

NDX - Heavy Duty Jobber Drills, HSS-Co

TiN Coated Jobber Drills

For drilling in a production environment where higher speeds and or

Extra Length Drills

Extra deep hole drilling. (Details on page 18)

UDL Deep Hole Drills Extra Length, HSS-Co

UDL Jobber Drills, Long Chip, HSS-Co

UDL - Stub Drills, Long Chip, HSS-Co

UDS - Jobber Drills, Short Chip, HSS-Co

UDC - Jobber Drills, Cast Iron, HSS-Co

MTS Extra Length Drill

Extra deep hole drilling. (Details on page 18 & 19)

For enlarging diameters of existing holes whether drilled, punched

MTS Armour Piercing Drills, HSS-Co

Heavy duty drilling in work hardening and heat treated steels.

Drills for Special Applications

For drilling stepped holes in one operation.

For drilling extra deep holes. (Details on page 19)

For heavy duty drilling using a tang drive sleeve.

Patented Auger for wood drilling

Developed for drilling work hardening railway lines. Alternative to the

Commercially Pure 275 65 1000 AS ABOVE

MANGANESE AS ABOVE AS ABOVE

LEADED COPPER ALLOYS

COPPER Moderately LOW TO HIGH SILICON BRONZE

Structural steel. Case carburizing steel 200 700

Plain carbon steel 250 850

Alloy steel 250 850

Alloy steel. 250 850

Alloy steel. Hardened and tempered steel 350 1200

Free machining Stainless steel 250 850