TAPSIM

Tapping Process Simulation Software Testbed

TAPSIM is a software testbed for the simulation of the torques and axial forces needed for a internal thread tapping process. It is based on the mechanistic model of the chip load and specific cutting pressure in the tapping process. Please fill in the input for workpiece material type, cutting fluid type, tap geometry, cutting process parameters, and simulation parameters, and click on the "Run TAPSIM" buttom to start the simulation" 


Cutting Fluid Type:     


Workpiece Material:      
Major Diameter of Thread:       mm
Thread Pitch:                   mm
Percentage of Thread:           %
Numbers of Flutes in Tap:      
Chamfer Angle of Tap:           degrees
Length of Thread Hole:          mm
Spindle Speed:                  rpm
Simulation Length of Tap Feed:  mm
Simulation Step Size:           degrees
(Tap Rotation Angle 
between Simulation Steps)