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Hand taps are cutting tools that produce helical grooves in a hole in order to insert a fastener. Taps are used in multiple industries and trades.
Hand taps have a straight flute and come in a taper, plug or bottoming chamfer. The tapering of the threads distributes the cutting action over several teeth.
A taper tap consists of 7 to 10 threads.
A plug tap consists of 3 to 5 threads.
A bottom tap consists of 1 to 2 threads.
Taps (as well as dies) come in a variety of configurations and materials. The most common material is High Speed Steel (HSS) which is used for softer material. Cobalt is used for harder materials, such as stainless steel.
