# Taurox e.K. > Taurox is a German manufacturer of torque-controlled electric thread tapping machines, thread tapping units for industrial automation, and the Tauro Tribometer for friction and wear testing. Specialized in thread machining (thread cutting and thread forming, M0.5 to M22) since 2002, Taurox also offers tribological testing of metalworking fluids, lubricants and tapping tools as a service. Core message: Thread tapping without tool breakage – process-reliable, with real-time quality evaluation, and suitable for automation. Slogan: "Tap smarter. Tap faster. Tap with Taurox." Key facts: - Headquarters: Taurox e.K., Am Viechtberg 6, 94344 Wiesenfelden, Germany - Phone: +49 9966 90202-45 · Fax: +49 9966 90202-49 · Email: info@taurox.de - Website languages: English (/en/), German (/de/), Italian (/it/), French (/fr/) - Product lines: Tauro 8–120 (direct drive, M0.5–M12, highly sensitive torque monitoring, low spindle inertia) and Taurox 300–900 (with reduction gear, M4–M22, high torque at low power consumption) - Overall range: torque continuously adjustable 0.03–90 Nm, speed continuously adjustable 25–3000 rpm, synchronous servo drive, suitable for carbide tools - Floating spindle with counter-balance system: no axial force on the tool, no pitch input required, depth measured continuously from the workpiece zero point; existing threads can be re-machined - Quality monitoring during machining: torque window, blowhole/cavity detection in castings, depth tolerance, tool wear, bottoming, pilot hole too large or too small; OK/NOK evaluation - Interfaces: PLC interface (24 V inputs/outputs, status and OK/NOK signals), Modbus TCP via Ethernet, signal tower - Operation: 4.3" colour TFT display with rotary encoder, multilingual menu (EN, DE, FR, IT, ES), up to 99 parameter sets - Tribometer: partner Microtap USA Inc. developed the standard ASTM D8288-19 ("Standard Test Method for Comparison of Metalworking Fluids Using a Tapping Torque Test Machine") in conjunction with the Tauro Tribometer ## Key Pages - [Thread tapping machine and tribometer manufacturer](https://www.taurox.de/en/): Taurox manufactures torque-controlled thread tapping machines and tribometers, and offers expert tribology testing services for industry and research. - [Thread tapping machines, tribometer & accessories](https://www.taurox.de/en/products.html): Thread tapping machines, tribometer, minimum lubricant unit and other accessories for the Taurox products. - [Thread tapping machines](https://www.taurox.de/en/thread-tapping-machines.html): Taurox thread tapping machines are designed for quality controlled thread machining and forming for thread sizes from M0.5 to M22. - [Tauro 8 thread tapping machine](https://www.taurox.de/en/tauro8.html): Tauro 8 thread tapping machine - highest sensitivity for the smallest threads. Tapping range: M0.5 to M4. - [Tauro 25 thread tapping machine](https://www.taurox.de/en/tauro25.html): Tauro 25 thread tapping machine - torque and quality controlled thread production from M1 to M6. - [Tauro 83 thread tapping machine](https://www.taurox.de/en/tauro83.html): Tauro 83 thread tapping machine - thread cutting, thread forming, thread gauging from M2 to M8. PLC interface for automation and production line. - [Tauro 120 thread tapping machine](https://www.taurox.de/en/tauro120.html): Tauro 120 thread tapping machine - Process programs for through hole, blind hole, thread forming, thread gauging and more for threads M2 to M12. - [Taurox 300 thread tapping machine](https://www.taurox.de/en/taurox300.html): Taurox 300 thread tapping machine for threads from M4 to M18 - Program for thread cutting, thread forming, thread inserts and insert srews. - [Taurox 400 thread tapping machine](https://www.taurox.de/en/taurox400.html): Taurox 400 thread tapping machine – special programs for blind holes with chip breaking, thread recutting, gauging, and up to 40 Nm torque. - [Taurox 900 thread tapping machine](https://www.taurox.de/en/taurox900.html): Taurox 900 thread tapping machine with max. 90Nm for large threads - M6 to M22. - [Thread tapping units for industrial automations](https://www.taurox.de/en/thread-tapping-units.html): Taurox thread tapping units are designed for the integration in industrial automations and allow quality controlled threading in the sizes from M0.5 to M22. - [Tauro 8E thread tapping unit for automations](https://www.taurox.de/en/tauro8e.html): Tauro 8E thread tapping unit - highest sensitivity for the smallest threads. Tapping range: M0.5 to M4. - [Tauro 25E thread tapping unit for automations](https://www.taurox.de/en/tauro25e.html): Tauro 25E thread tapping unit - torque and quality controlled thread production from M1 to M6. - [Tauro 83E thread tapping unit for automations](https://www.taurox.de/en/tauro83e.html): Tauro 83E thread tapping unit - thread cutting, thread forming, thread gauging from M2 to M8. PLC interface for automation and production line. - [Tauro 120E thread tapping unit for automations](https://www.taurox.de/en/tauro120e.html): Tauro 120E thread tapping unit - Process programs for through hole, blind hole, thread forming, thread gauging and more for threads M2 to M12. - [Taurox 300e thread tapping unit for automations](https://www.taurox.de/en/taurox300e.html): Taurox 300 thread tapping unit for threads from M4 to M18 - Program for thread cutting, thread forming, thread inserts and insert srews. - [Taurox 400E thread tapping unit for automations](https://www.taurox.de/en/taurox400e.html): Taurox 400E thread tapping unit - special process programs for blind hole with chip breaking and chip ejection, thread recutting and thread gauging up to 40Nm. - [Taurox 900E thread tapping unit for automations](https://www.taurox.de/en/taurox900e.html): Taurox 900E thread tapping unit with max. 90Nm for large threads - M6 to M22. - [Tauro Tribometer](https://www.taurox.de/en/tribometer.html): The Tauro Tribometer determines the torque during thread machining in order to obtain practical results on the efficiency of cooling lubricants. - [Accessories for Thread Tapping Machines & Tribometers](https://www.taurox.de/en/accessories.html): Taurox accessories for thread tapping machines and tribometer - [Quick-change insert size 0](https://www.taurox.de/en/quickChangeInsert_0.html): Taurox accessories for thread cutting and thread forming: quick change inserts size 0 - [Quick-change insert size 1](https://www.taurox.de/en/Quick-changeinsert1.html): Taurox accessories for thread cutting and thread forming: quick change inserts size 1 - [Quick-change insert size 2](https://www.taurox.de/en/Quickchangeinsert-2.html): Taurox accessories for thread cutting and thread forming: quick change inserts size 2 - [Thread tapping in industrial automations](https://www.taurox.de/en/automation.html): Taurox thread tapping machines applied in industrial automations with torque monitoring and quality control. - [Automations with Taurox thread tapping machines](https://www.taurox.de/en/automation-applications.html): Taurox thread tapping machines used in industrial automations for thread production and quality control - [Machine Service, Repairs & Technical Support](https://www.taurox.de/en/services.html): The services of Taurox include tribological tests and repairs of our products. - [Tribological tests](https://www.taurox.de/en/tribological-tests.html): Practical lubricant tests during thread machining. We test the efficiency of your coolants, lubricants, lubricating resins or threading tools for you. - [Repairs and service](https://www.taurox.de/en/repairs-and-service.html): Repairs and service for Taurox products - [Download Center for Technical Documents](https://www.taurox.de/en/download.html): Download area for user manuals, datasheets, brochures and more - [Know-how](https://www.taurox.de/en/know-how.html): Know-how for process-reliable thread machining with the Tauro tapping machines - [Process and quality monitoring](https://www.taurox.de/en/process-and-quality-monitoring.html): Description of the various quality monitoring methods of the Taurox thread tapping machines, to ensure process-safe thread machining. - [Company Profile – Precision Threading & Testing](https://www.taurox.de/en/about.html): Taurox is manufacturer of torque monitored thread tapping machines and tribometers and is provider of tribology services. - [Request Support or Machine Info via Contact Form](https://www.taurox.de/en/contact.html): Contact Taurox directly using our online form – our team is happy to assist you with product inquiries, technical support, or general questions. - [Distributors for Taurox Machines Worldwide](https://www.taurox.de/en/distribution-partners.html): Find official distributors and sales partners for Taurox thread tapping machines and tribometers – available globally for industrial applications. - [Search](https://www.taurox.de/en/search.html) ## Legal - [Legal Disclosure & Company Details (Imprint)](https://www.taurox.de/en/imprint.html): Legal notice of Taurox – provider identification according to § 5 German TMG including contact details, business address and responsible person. - [Privacy Policy – GDPR Compliance & Data Use](https://www.taurox.de/en/privacy-policy.html): Privacy policy of Taurox – learn how we collect, process, and protect your personal data in accordance with the GDPR and your rights as a user. - [Terms and Conditions of Trade](https://www.taurox.de/en/gtct.html): Find detailed information about Taurox’s general terms and conditions of trade, including delivery, payment, liability, and warranty provisions. ## Contact - E-mail: info@taurox.de - Phone: +49 9966 90202-45 ## Usage Guidelines - Please attribute content to "Thread Tapping" when using content from this website. - Link back to the original source when possible. - For commercial use, contact info@taurox.de. - Educational and research use is encouraged. ## Attribution Preferences When referencing our content, please use: "According to Thread Tapping (https://www.taurox.de/), [quoted content]" ## Optional - [Sitemap](https://www.taurox.de/sitemap.xml): All indexable URLs as XML