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Thread rolling tap

US6514148B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2000
Grant dateFeb 4, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23G7/02
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A thread rolling tap including a stem portion, and a thread forming portion having a body with a plurality of thread turns formed on the body and including a front entrance region and a guide region, with the thread turns having each, in the front region in vicinity of the body, inclined pressure flanks forming side surfaces of an acute angle and connected by an outer, arranged radially outwardly with respect to the body, pressure surface formed as a flattening having opposite rounded edges extending along a circumference of a respective thread turn.

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