Tap | A cutting tool for creating internal threads in holes, typically used with a Tap Wrench. 🔧 Main Types of Taps: Hand Taps Set of 3: Taper Tap First cut - 7-8 chamfered threads Plug Tap Second cut - 3-5 chamfered threads Bottoming Tap Final cut - 1-2 chamfered threads Material: HSS High-Speed Steel or Cobalt Alloy Machine Taps For CNC/Drill Presses: Spiral Flute Optimal chip evacuation Straight Flute General purpose Coating Options: TiN, TiCN, TiAlN Pipe Taps Tapered Threads: NPT National Pipe Taper BSP British Standard Pipe Applications: Hydraulic/Pneumatic fittings Technical Features: ✓ Precision ground threads per ISO 529/DIN 371 ✓ Helix angles: 15° steel to 45° soft alloys ✓ Thread standards: Metric, UNC, UNF Recommended for: Maintenance workshops hand taps High-production machining spiral flute taps Oil/gas applications pipe taps