Select the holes you need tapped in your design, specify their threading requirements, and let us take care of the rest.
Starting at $19 per order.
Tapping is a service we knew you needed (because we needed it, too)!
Design your parts with hole diameters that match our tapping specifications, select the thread/pitch from our setup tool, and you’re all set.
We currently have a variety of materials that are available for tapping:
Utilizing specialized, automated equipment, we precisely laser-cut a hole, create some threading, and send you on your way with your completed part.
Just like with CNC routing and bending, we have expertly trained staff members (and robots) that focus on just this process alone. This ensures one of our most important values is realized: “Always getting someone behind your work that knows what they’re doing.”
We currently have a variety of materials that are available for tapping. 0.063”-0.500” 5052 Aluminum 0.063”-0.500” 6061 Aluminum 0.125”-0.250” 7075 Aluminum 0.063”-0.250” Copper 0.063”-0.250” Brass 0.030”-0.500” 304 Stainless Steel 0.062”-0.250” 316 Stainless Steel 0.030”-0.500” Mild Steel 0.050”-0.250” 4130 Chromoly 0.125”-0.250” Delrin 0.250”-0.500” HDPE 0.125”-0.250” ABS It’s important to choose the correct tap for your
Designing the correct hole size when preparing for tapping is important. Holes that are too large may cause the tap to strip out or fail. If the hole is too small, it will cause the tap to bind, create excessive heat, wear, and could result in a broken tap trying to cut too much
Yes, you can powder coated bent and tapped parts but there are a few things to know. If your powder coated parts are bent, be aware that the die witness marks from the press brake will be visible through the coating. At this time, we cannot plug tapped holes before the parts are powder
We have a few different file types we accept based on what software you are using to design your parts. Software Supported File Type AutoCAD .dxf Solidworks .dxf Fusion360 .dxf CorelDraw .eps Inkscape .eps Adobe Illustrator .ai We do not accept zipped folders or links to file locations. We also do not accept PDFs,
When setting up your design for tapping, make sure that the holes are sized to the correct drill size corresponding to your needed tap size. Reference this helpful drill and tap size chart to see what your part needs. For ideal thread engagement, your tapped hole should be 1-1.5X the bolt diameter. For example,
Our laser cutting, CNC machining, bending and tapping pricing is based on a number of factors, including material, material thickness, material weight, quantity, shape (geometry), and the overall design. We calculate over two dozen factors to give you the most accurate price possible. Please visit our pricing page for complete details.
If you’re not 100% happy, we’ll give you a refund or remake on the spot. We may ask for photographs of any damage or imperfections to avoid the same mistake in the future.
