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Tapping screw for aluminum diecast part

ITAL

Tapping screw for aluminum diecast part

Feature
Tapping screw with no galling when tightening to aluminum die cast
What is ITAL?
IWATA BOLT Tapping screw for Aluminium
Industry
Consumer electronics, transportation etc.
Specified Application
Deep hole in aluminum diecast parts
Benefits to Users
Eliminates tap process, Improves productivity and reliability
Size
3mm〜4mm

Conventional Products

<Issues>

Machine screw
● Additional tapping process adds extra cost.
● Screw hole needs longer length.

Tapping screw
● The longer nominal length of screw is, the larger tightening torque becomes.
● Galling occurs during tapping process.

Reliability
90
Cost Index
100 (Evaluated all cost related on fastening processes)

ITAL

<Feature>

● The tapping section of screw thread has slightly bigger outer diameter than the fastening section, reducing the tightening torque when screwed in a lower torque.
● Reduced tightening torque contributes better heat management with mating parts.

Reliability
100
Cost Index
80 (Evaluated all cost related on fastening processes)

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