A range of high-speed steel (HSS) straight flute hand taps from Dormer which are used to produce metric coarse threads in a variety of materials including steel, cast iron, copper, brass, aluminium alloys and plastics.

Threading taps are used to create threads for bolts in materials like metals and plastics. Threading taps work like a drill but due to the unique shape of a tap, when they are screwed into a piece of material screw threads are created.

M Machine Tap Straight Flute
Suitable for tapping repeatable tolerance threads in through or blind holes by hand or machine
7° cutting rake angle
Bright finish
Manufactured to ISO 529 standards
Metric thread type
Right handed thread direction – designed to tighten when a head or nut is rotated clockwise
Material HSS (high speed steel) - for high durability and resistance to corrosion

Taps and dies are used to create screw threads (commonly known as threading). Taps make nuts and a die makes a bolt. Forming threads using a tap is known as tapping, but using a die calls the process threading. Threading taps are used in:
Engineering
Manufacturing

FAQs

What is HSS?

An acronym for High-speed steel, HSS is generally the go-to type of steel needed for tap and drill bits due to their excellent heat resistance at high speeds. As a standard drill can spin upwards of around 500 - 700rpm, the friction can cause a substantial build-up of heat. Something which would not be wanted when working with wood and plastic.

What are the different types of threading taps?
The four most popular ones are:
Straight Flute Taps: most commonly used type of tap and suitable for blind or though hole thread production in most materials, mainly steel and cast iron. These collect chips in the straight flutes of the tool.

Spiral Point Taps: suitable for threading through holes. They push chips through holes ahead of the tool.

Spiral Flute Taps: intended primarily for threading blind holes. They pull chips back from the tip of the tool and up and out of the hole.

Forming Taps: produce a thread by pressing the material rather than cutting and no chips are created.

These Dormer taps are Straight Flute Taps. Straight flute taps and be used by hand and they can also be used in a machine if needed.

This Dormer threading tap is a high-quality machine tap made of High-Speed Steel (HSS). With a thread size of M10 and a metric thread standard, this tap is designed for precision and efficiency. The straight flute design with a plug type ensures smooth threading operations. The Dormer E500 threading tap is reliable and durable, suitable for various applications in industries like automation, electronics, electrical, and mechanical.

• Made of HSS for durability and longevity
• M10 thread size for precise threading operations
• Straight flute design for smooth performance
• Plug type for easy usage

• Can be used for threading operations in automation and mechanical equipment
• Ideal for creating precise threads in electronic components
• Suitable for use in electrical installations
• Great for maintenance and repair work in various industries

Yes, the Dormer threading tap, made of HSS, is suitable for threading operations in hard materials.

Yes, it is designed to work with a 10mm shank diameter.

Yes, the Dormer threading tap is reliable for creating right-hand threads efficiently.

Yes, it is designed for metric thread sizes and standards.

The set includes one threading tap for your convenience.

ISO529

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