Create stronger
threaded holes
in two easy
steps
Eliminate welding, extra fasteners and slow tapping processes.
Formdrill delivers superior strength, speed, and cost savings in just two simple steps.
Form your own threaded inserts
in two easy steps
1
Drill with Formdrill
Creates a friction-formed bushing for maximum strength – no material loss. With or without collar.
2
Tap with Formtap
Perfectly aligned threads in seconds with our high-performance taps.
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How does Formdrill work?
Form your own threaded inserts
in two easy steps
1
Drill with Formdrill
Creates a friction-formed bushing for maximum strength – no material loss. With or without collar.
2
Tap with Formtap
Perfectly aligned threads in seconds with our high-performance taps.
How does Formdrill work?
Step 1: Form Drilling
The Formdrill creates a bushing from the parent material using friction heat generated by high rotational speed and pressure.
As the metal heats up to around 600–750°C, it softens and is displaced rather than removed, forming a smooth, chipless hole.
This process produces a bushing about three times the wall thickness, providing more material for threading and stronger connections.
Step 2: Form Tapping
After the bushing is formed, a Formtap (often TIN-coated) is used to form strong threads within this bushing.
This process is also chipless; no material is machined away. This results in maximum thread strength.
Form tapping leads to faster processing times and eliminates the possibility of double pitch.
The required Formtap torque in Nm is approximately 20% higher than with conventional thread cutting, and a different core diameter is used.
Find Out More
Learn more about Formdrill on our YouTube channel!
Watch detailed videos showcasing applications, demonstrations, and tips to get the most out of Formdrill.
Are you seeking a trusted partner to strengthen your market reach?
Our thermal drilling solutions are engineered to deliver precision, efficiency, and long-term reliability. From streamlining production to reducing costs, Formdrill helps businesses achieve more with every connection.
Are you seeking a trusted partner
to strengthen your product
offering and market reach?
Our thermal drilling solutions are engineered to deliver precision, efficiency, and long-term reliability. From streamlining production to reducing costs, Formdrill helps businesses achieve more with every connection.
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Why Choose Formdrill?
Formdrill drives faster production, reduces costs, and enhances workflow- helping your business perform better, faster, and smarter.
Don’t just take our word for it— see how we compare to
other processes and discover why industry
leaders trust Formdrill for superior results.
