Automated Tapping Systems  

This unit will also show the ATS rapid advance and air clamp technologies. ATS will also have on display a dual opposing 90-degree tapping unit which also utilizes our air clamp technology. The ATS exclusive Air Clamp design allows the tapping unit to pilot and hold the part being tapped during the tapping operation. This feature along with tap detection and built in lubrication gives ATS customers a complete “bolt in” tapping station.

ATS servo driven tapping units utilize the largest servo motors in the industry. This allows our customers the fastest stroke per minute rates possible. Since our servo motors are located outside the working area of the die, no additional die space is required.    

ATS Servo Tapping Units are available in tapping from the top down, bottom up, 90 degree or any angle in-between. All ATS In Die Tapping units are available in Multi-spindle capacity. All ATS tapping units are also capable of running multiple tap sizes within the same unit. In addition, ATS will also be demonstrating a its full line of their full line of mechanical driven units, and high speed tapping units capable of running 300 strokes per minute.  

This tapping unit was originally designed to run at the FABTECH '15 show in Chicago at rate 70 strokes per minute in an Aida servo driven press. The tremendous attention it received prompted Automated Tapping Systems and Aida to team up again at the FABTECH '16 shows in Las Vegas.

This unit has been fitted with the new ATS SP1 connector to Speed set up and minimized down time. The tapping unit is also equipped with ATS's exclusive Air Clamp System which pilots the strip to the tapping unit and provides support for the tapping process.

The SP1 connector combines all tap sensor, air clamp, motor feedback and motor blower connectors into one IP67, NEMA 4 and 12 rated latching connector. This new innovative approach will reduce set up time by eliminating multiple connection points. It will also reduce downtime as it greatly reduces the risk of multiple fractured connectors. 

The ATS SV100 series servo controller has the following features:

Single Point Connection: eliminates multiple connections to the die.

 Die & Press Detection: has the ability to validate the job number in the press controller matches the die number.

Load Monitoring: the controller can be set to high and low load limits to detect broken, dull or chipped taps.

Stroke Counter: the controller can be set to a pre-determined number of strokes for scheduled tap changes.

Air Clamp: The controller also activates and deactivates the ATS air clamp system.

Program Storage: Stores up to 500 programs.

Ease or operation: All programs are created using degrees of press stroke to dictate the movements, simplifying the program process. Shop personnel can be taught quickly how to create programs.  

Can be run on multiple presses: Connectivity to the press is accomplished via a single quick-change connector making it convenient to move the controller from press to press.