Description:

Is similar to an intermediate tap but has a more pronounced taper to the cutting edges.

Material:

• Steel

Grades:

• HSS
• STD

Markings:

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Plating:

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How to Measure:

Thread size

Application:

Is similar to an intermediate tap but has a more pronounced taper to the cutting edges. This feature gives the taper tap a very gradual cutting action that is less aggressive than that of the plug tap. The number of tapered threads typically ranges from 8 to 10. A taper tap is most often used when the material to be tapped is difficult to work (e.g., alloy steel) or the tap is of a very small diameter and thus prone to breakage.

Abbreviation / Jargon:

• Thread cutter
• Thread taper

Part Number Prefix:

• 0TP*T*

Style / Types:

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