Tap and Die Sets
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Use a single set for many sizes of internal and external threads. The taps and dies are for use on most metal and plastic.
Round dies are for cutting threads. Use them with wrenches for round dies. Hex-shaped dies are for thread repair and can be used with conventional wrenches.
High-speed steel taps and dies last longer than carbon steel when used on similar material.
Taper-chamfer taps have 7-10 chamfered threads at the tip for cutting into the workpiece. They require less torque than other chamfer types, making them a good choice for starting threads and tapping through holes. However, a longer taper means that they cannot thread as close to the bottom of closed-end holes
Plug-chamfer taps are a versatile choice for most tapping applications. With 3-5 chamfered cutting threads, they require moderate torque and are often used for start-to-finish tapping of through holes and closed-end holes. However, they do not start threads as easily as taper-chamfer taps. When using them to tap closed-end holes, be sure to leave sufficient space at the bottom for chips to accumulate.
No. of Pieces | Tap Sizes Included | Tap Chamfer Type | Die Shape | Die Sizes Included | Wd. | Container Type | Includes | Tap Material | Die Material | Each | |
High-Speed Steel Taps and Dies | |||||||||||
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Right-Hand Thread | |||||||||||
19 | M3 × 0.50 mm, M4 × 0.70 mm, M5 × 0.80 mm, M6 × 1.00 mm, M8 × 1.25 mm, M10 × 1.50 mm, and M12 × 1.75 mm | Plug | Round | M3 × 0.50 mm, M4 × 0.70 mm, M5 × 0.80 mm, M6 × 1.00 mm, M8 × 1.25 mm, M10 × 1.50 mm, M12 × 1.75 mm | __ | Metal Case | Die Wrench, Screwdriver, Tap Wrench (2), Thread Gauge | __ | __ | 0000000 | 0000000 |
40 | 4-40, 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 12-24, 1/8"-27, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18,; 5/16"-24, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14, 7/16"-20, 1/2"-13, and 1/2"-20 | Plug | Hex | 4-40, 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 12-24, 1/8"-27, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14, 7/16"-20, 1/2"-13, 1/2"-20 | 1" | Plastic Case | Die Wrench, Screwdriver, Tap Wrench (3), Thread Gauge | __ | __ | 00000000 | 000000 |
58 | 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 12-24, 1/8"-27, 1/4"-18, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14,; 7/16"-20, 1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, 9/16"-12, 9/16"-18, 5/8"-11, 5/8"-18, 3/4"-10, and 3/4"-16 | Plug | Hex | 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 12-24, 1/8"-27, 1/4"-18, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14, 7/16"-20, 1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, 9/16"-12, 9/16"-18, 5/8"-11, 5/8"-18, 3/4"-10, 3/4"-16 | 1", 1 7/16" | Plastic Case | Die Wrench (2), Extractor (5), Screwdriver, Tap Wrench (3), Thread Gauge | __ | __ | 00000000 | 000000 |
High-Speed Steel Taps and Carbon Steel Dies | |||||||||||
Right-Hand Thread | |||||||||||
12 | 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 | Taper | Hex | 1/8"-27, 1/4"-18, 3/8"-18, 1/2"-13, 3/4"-14, 1"-11 1/2 | 25/32", 1 1/16", 1 1/4", 1 5/8", 1 13/16", 2 3/16" | Plastic Case | __ | High-Speed Steel | Carbon Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |