Sheet Metal Thread Forming

Fastite 2000 screws feature a thread forming design created to deliver cost effective and optimum joint performance in sheet metal applications as thin as 0 7mm 028 in this unique design employs many of the design innovations for high performance thread rolling fasteners featured in taptite 2000 fasteners.

Sheet metal thread forming.

Thread forming for sheet metals home products externally threaded fastening systems thread forming thread rolling thread forming for sheet metals fastite 2000. Thread cutting screws have tapered entering threads and multiple cutting edges to dig into the boss tapped hole. Larger root diameter with finer thread pitch for light and heavy sheet metal non ferrous castings plastics impregnated plywoods asbestos combinations and other materials. Often referred to as type b thread forming screws they require a drilled hole and are typically used in 0 050 0 200 material.

Length is measured from under the head. A common thread rolling process used in industry to manufacture threaded parts involves forming the threads into the metal of a blank by a pressing and rolling action between two die. Type 25 thread cutting a thread cutting screw similar to type 23 point except with type b thread. Use a thread cutting screw or a thread forming screw to create a tight fit in heavy gauge sheet metal aluminum cast iron and other hard materials.

Both are a type of self tapping screw.