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.

Straight flute design, used for through hole and shallow blind hole tapping, not for blind hole tapping. 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. The taps create a coarse thread for greater resistance to stripping, ensuring a reliable and long-lasting thread. Application: Process steel, iron, aluminum, copper and other metals, widely used in thread repair and other processing.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.

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.

Be sure to select the appropriate cutting oil for the complex tapping process and apply anti-rust oil for maintenance after use. When tapping, it is necessary to add water or coolant to cool down to prevent excessive temperature and reduce tap loss.

We are proud suppliers of all the leading cutting tool and tool holding brands from around the world. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.HSS M2 High quality General Purpose Taps, Ground Thread, available in sets of three and also individual taps. EW Equipment has been trading for over 50 years, we can offer expert advice and knowledge for the best tooling for the job. These Spiral Point Taps are suitable for cutting 25mm /1” thick material due to the safety recess at the end of the thread.