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Taps, Spiral Point, Individual Sizes

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High speed steel (HSS) spiral point plug style taps in two and three flute designs.

Spiral point style plug taps have the same general tap dimensions as straight flute taps however they have the first few threads cut at an angle which enhances the removal of chips from the cutting surface. This design makes spiral point taps ideal for production tapping of through holes.

The flutes on a spiral point tap are shallower than those of a conventional tap resulting in more surface area for cutting, making them stronger thereby allowing for higher cutting speeds and less power required for the tap to travel.

These two flute taps are available in sizes ranging from 0-80 to 10-32 thread. The three flute taps are available in sizes 1/4"-20 through 1/2"-20.

Individual taps have course or fine threading and different thread allowances. See Specifications for details.

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Customer Reviews (4.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Daniel ★★★★★

First time buying taps in individual sizes instead of a set. The two-flute spiral point cuts cleanly through mild steel without chattering, and the HSS holds up well for the price.

Sophia T. ★★★★☆

The spiral point design cleared chips perfectly on a through-hole job, and the HSS held up across a dozen holes in mild steel without dulling. Only gripe is the two-flute option feels a bit fragile if you push too hard, but for the price per tap it’s hard to beat.

Lily ★★★★☆

I wasn't sure about ordering individual sizes instead of a set, but it's actually handy for replacing just the one I snapped. The spiral point pushed the chips forward nicely through the through-holes, and the HSS held up fine on mild steel without needing to back off constantly.