Welcome to the BAER blog
Welcome to our blog, the ultimate meeting place for anyone involved with threads, taps, thread inserts and thread repair. We dive deep into the world of precision work and explain why threading tools are indispensable in the modern manufacturing industry.
Our blog not only offers basic knowledge about threads and their application, but also advanced techniques and methods for thread cutting and repair. Learn how to improve your projects with high-quality thread inserts, taps and drill chucks. We present the latest innovations and best practices to expand your skills and understanding of these essential tools.
From detailed guides on how to choose the right tools to expert tips on how to use them efficiently, our blog is a treasure trove for anyone in the manufacturing industry, DIY enthusiasts or simply interested in threading technology. Join our community and stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in the world of threading. We look forward to sharing our knowledge with you and pushing the boundaries of threading technology together.
Multi-start thread unlike other threads
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There are many ways to distinguish threads from each other. Different standards, types, dimensions, directions of rotation and areas of application sometimes make the thread jungle a little difficult to keep track of.
Spiral point taps: What is that?
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Always trouble with the chips - does this sound familiar? You are not alone in this. Chips are so central to the process of tapping that they have given their name to the whole group of machining processes.
Muzzle thread cutting? All info from BAER
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Unless you're a police officer or spend your free time at a gun club, chances are you've never held a firearm in your life.
Threads in medical technology - bone screws & co.
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Modern medicine surprises us time and again with innovations and procedures that seem downright futuristic. It almost seems as if every component of the human body can be replaced or at least repaired.
Thread milling: procedure and special features
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It's no secret that thread cutting is not the only way to produce threads. Threads can also be turned, whirled, formed, rolled, rolled or even eroded.
Differences between fine thread and coarse thread
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When searching for the right threading tools, you will certainly have noticed the abbreviations used to identify the various threading standards.
Left-hand thread - use & differences to right-hand thread
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As children, we are taught that screws and twist locks are tightened clockwise and loosened in the opposite direction.
Tap extension: use and possibilities
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If you have ever cut a thread yourself, you know: you need sufficient space for this.
Bicycle thread types: spokes, bearings and valves
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For thread enthusiasts and those who want to be, a bicycle with its many types of bicycle threads is a real treasure trove.
Dart thread: get to know the threads in darts
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The game of darts has evolved in recent decades from a pastime in the pub around the corner to a serious sport.
Movement thread: examples, types and differences
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When you think of threads, do you also think of screws first? Then you're like many DIY enthusiasts. And there is a good reason for that.
Repair internal thread - All you need to know
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Threads have to endure a lot and carry a lot of responsibility in the truest sense of the word. So it's clear that they need a little support now and then.
Difference: hand taps & machine taps
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If you are new to the vast field of threading, then you have found the right blog post.
Tripod thread and lens thread
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In the field of thread standards, the range between standardization and specialization is surprisingly wide.
Pipe thread types - Whitworth thread & more
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I wonder what Joseph Whitworth would say if he knew that more than 130 years after his death, every European gas and water installer still knows his name?
Core hole dimensions for screw taps: everything you need to know
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If you are interested in tapping, you will have noticed that the first step is always to drill the core hole.
Thread tolerances - Fits like a glove!
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Perhaps you have already come to the realization in your own work: Perfection doesn't really exist.
Tap test - What you need to pay attention to!
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Have you ever been tempted by cheap tools from the supermarket, only to be frustrated by the poor results you achieved with them?
Thread cutting with the machine - How to do it successfully!
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The beauty of threading is the fact that it is easily accessible to laymen and beginners.
Measuring threads - That's what counts!
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Have you ever replaced an old component and couldn't remember what thread size you used?
Drill chuck types - everything you need to know
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Many do-it-yourselfers like to philosophize at length about the power of their drill or the new special drill bits they have just purchased.
Gauge Capability – What does it actually mean?
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Standards are used to ensure the interchangeability of workpieces. However, standards only work if they are adhered to.
Cooling lubricants for screw taps: types & use
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In every thread cutting manual you will always see a reference to the use of cooling lubricants for threading tools. You should not ignore this note under any circumstances!
Threads for e-cigarettes and vaporizers
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By now, you really see e-cigarettes on every corner. For many smokers, they offer a simple way to forego the pleasure of "real" cigarettes.
Quality threading tools – Recommendations for taps and dies from the expert
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Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with a project because you're unsure about which thread cutting tools you precisely need?
Checking threads: External and internal threads
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You should always be able to rely on a thread. It needs to be precisely cut and work smoothly.
Thread forming: Producing threads without chip removal
Reading time: 5 minutes
If you want to create a thread, you initially face the decision of which method to use. Tapping is not the only possible process, even if it's the best choice in many cases.
Coating of screw taps: What you should know
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The base material is particularly important for the tap and is decisive for its quality and durability.
Thread cutting – A beginner's guide
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The thread cutting guide informs you about the most important methods and techniques related to thread cutting.
Cutting external threads: How to make it work for you
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Cutting external threads yourself can be especially useful when working with unusual dimensions or when you need a thread directly on a workpiece, such as on a pipe. This way, you can also re-cut dirty or damaged external threads.
Thread repair - Quick and easy
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Defective internal and external threads can be repaired quickly and inexpensively. How and with what you can repair your thread, we show you here.