Be sure to select the appropriate cutting oil for the complex tapping process and apply anti-rust oil for maintenance after use. We are proud suppliers of all the leading cutting tool and tool holding brands from around the world. Available in a range of sizes and specifications, the taps are manufactured from High Speed Steel (HSS) and have an oxidised finish.

Tap and die sets are used by engineers, metalworkers, and mechanics to cut internal or external threads, allowing two or more pieces of metal to screw together.Straight Flute and Fluteless Taps are manufactured with a standard Bright Finish whereas the Machine Taps have an Oxidised Finish for best results, dissipating the heat build-up associated with these applications.

Manufactured with precision ground flutes for producing accurate thread forms, Sherwood Taps are available in all the popular thread forms and as straight Flute Hand Taps in 3 leads, Fluteless, Spiral Flute, or Spiral Point Machine Taps and also Long Series. Use the tap to cut into a hole while the die set is used to cut onto a cylindrical surface, creating a bolt. Spiral point taps are engineered for efficient chip removal, while the flute design aids in smooth and precise threading operations. Round dies are suitable for general purpose threading, widely used in thread repair or cleaning the external thread.

The plug tap and taper tap both have a straight flute design, making them suitable for a range of general-purpose tapping applications.

The taps are used to create screw threads that allow for a secure connection between objects using threaded screws. These high quality and durable taps and dies, are a fantastic low cost threading solution for general engineers, model engineers, hobbyists and mechanics.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. The taps come in a case made of impact-resistant PP (polypropylene), ensuring that the taps stay safe if the case is damaged or dropped. Application: Process steel, iron, aluminum, copper and other metals, widely used in thread repair and other processing. These Spiral Point/Gun Nose thread taps are designed for redirecting chips out of the hole whilst threading for a clean and precise result.

EW Equipment has been trading for over 50 years, we can offer expert advice and knowledge for the best tooling for the job. it can be used with manual equipment or special processing consoles, such as tapping machines, drill-in-one bench drills, CNC lathes, machining centers, etc. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.HSS M2 High quality General Purpose Taps, Ground Thread, available in sets of three and also individual taps. When tapping, it is necessary to add water or coolant to cool down to prevent excessive temperature and reduce tap loss.