Hougen 08180 Quick Start Manual Download Page 2

Collet

Collet Retainer

Tap

Jaws

Select the correct size Collet for the Tap that will be 

used and install it into the bottom of the Tap-Matic.

Collet 10807 - Taps #10 thru 1/2"

Collet 10808 - Taps 1/2" thru 3/4"

Thread the Collet Retainer onto the Tap-Matic 

holding the Collet in place. Do not tighten the Collet 

Retainer until the next step.

Install the appropriate Tap up thru the Collet Retainer 

until the  flat sides of the Tap are in the Jaws of the Tap-

Matic. Tighten the Jaws so the Tap is held. Then tighten 

the Collet Retainer with the supplied wrenches.

Adjust the long Stop Screw to the appropriate depth and lock 

in place with the lock nut. 

CAUTION

When the Tap is working down into the material the Stop Arm will rotate 

and make contact with the Drill Housing on the opposite side that is shown. 

When the Tap direction changes and the Tap is working out of the material 

it will rotate again to the opposite side. Keeps hands clear of the Stop Arm 

while operating.

Stop Arm

Stop Screw

Operating the Tapping Attachment

  MUST TAP IN LOW GEAR 250RPM

  1. Produce the Correct size hole for the Tap you

  are using.

  2. Install the Tap-Matic unit using the instructions

    above.

  3. Position the machine so the Tap is centered

    and just above the hole.

  4. Applied Slick-Stik Lube or a alternative oil 

    appropriate for tapping.

  5. Lock the magnet in position and verify the Tap

    is still centered over the hole.

  6. Start the Motor using the Operating Instruction

    in the Operators Manual.

  7. Rotate the Feed Handles down until the Tap

    pulls thru the material. 

  8. When the Tap-matic Assembly makes contact

    with the Stop Screw the gears will disengage

    and the Tap will stop turning. 

  9. While rotating Feed Handles to bring the

    Tap-Matic UP, the Tap will engage and turn

    counter clockwise.

10. Rotate the Feed Handles until the Tap is clear

    of the work piece and push the Motor OFF button.

MOTOR

10937 TAPPING ATTACHMENT KIT

 

      Set-Screw

                 Spindle Adapter
 

Approx. 1.625”

 

3.875” when the Motor is in the UP position

with 4” of stroke down.

Magnet

  

    Tapping Attachment

Included in the Kit

Approx.  6”

 

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Hougen Manufacturing, Inc.

P.O. Box 2005 • Flint, MI 48501-2005

3001 Hougen Drive • Swartz Creek, MI 48473

Phone (810) 635-7111 • Fax (810) 635-8277

www.hougen.com • [email protected]

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     FORM  08183

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