VÖLKEL Hand Taps in Rocket Engineering – HyEnD Relies on Precision

VÖLKEL Hand Taps in Rocketry – HyEnD Relies on Precision

When it comes to space travel, precision and reliability are crucial. Even the smallest components can determine success or failure. This is also demonstrated by the HyEnD project—a student group from the University of Stuttgart that develops high-performance rockets. Since this year, VÖLKEL Threading Solutions has supported the team as an official cooperation partner, providing tools and technical expertise. The partnership makes it clear: VÖLKEL promotes innovative projects and supports young engineers on their path to excellence. For the construction of their current rocket, HyEnD relies on a VÖLKEL hand tap, which delivers reliably precise results even in this highly sensitive environment.

Small but Crucial: Radax Connectors in the Rocket

Seemingly insignificant at first glance, but indispensable in function: the so-called Radax connectors. These special connecting elements make it possible to securely bolt different segments of the rocket together. Thanks to their compact design, they take up minimal space—a decisive advantage over alternative connection solutions like hollow connectors. At the same time, they ensure high stability and enable quick assembly of the rocket.

Precision Matters: VÖLKEL Hand Taps in Use

For the Radax connectors to reliably perform their task, the required M4 threads must be cut precisely. This is where the VÖLKEL Hand Tap Set DIN 352, item no. 57730, comes into play.

• Precisely cut threads: The VÖLKEL set allows for precise and clean work—a basic requirement for securely seated connections.
• High tool life: Made from HSS-E (HSSE) and with a VAP coating, the taps are particularly durable.
• Reliability for critical components: Especially in space travel, where errors cannot be tolerated, the quality of the tool is decisive.

Why HyEnD Chose VÖLKEL

The student team's decision to choose VÖLKEL is no coincidence. Rocketry demands the highest accuracy, repeatability, and material quality—properties for which VÖLKEL-Werkzeuge are valued worldwide. With the hand tap, the team can create the connections for their rocket quickly, efficiently, and, most importantly, safely. This same promise of quality applies not only to space travel but also to classic mechanical engineering, industrial manufacturing, and many other sectors. The application in the HyEnD project impressively demonstrates that VÖLKEL's high manufacturing quality proves its worth even in the most demanding environments.

Conclusion

The HyEnD rockets impressively show how important every single detail is for the bigger picture. Even the smallest connecting elements make a decisive contribution—and so do the tools that enable their production. The fact that a student team in rocketry relies on the VÖLKEL hand tap once again underlines:
VÖLKEL – Precision you can rely on.