Various methods are described for forming threads in a workpiece, and particularly for controlling and/or monitoring threading of workpieces. Also described are tools and a system used in performing the methods.

Various methods are described for forming threads in a workpiece, and particularly for controlling and/or monitoring threading of workpieces. Also described are tools and a system used in performing the methods.

Disclosed is an integrated tapping and drill attachment which includes a predetermined tapping configuration or mode which provides the desired flexibility for tapping, and also a predetermined drilling configuration or mode which provides the desired concentric and axial guidance as well as the desired rigidity for drilling operations.

Various methods are described for forming threads in a workpiece, and particularly for controlling and/or monitoring threading of workpieces. Also described are tools and a system used in performing the methods.