Industrial Taps: USA Drillco Thread Cutting Tools
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For those industrial projects that require precise threading into base material, browse our offering of Drillco's hand taps. These taps are essential cutting tools in metalworking, plumbing, and manufacturing environments. We are proud to offer made in the USA Drillco taps, often manufactured from high speed steel (HSS), offering superior craftsmanship. The straight flute taps are most popular for general use tapping for a wide variety of applications.
Prior to using a hand tap, a hole must be drilled in the base material that is slightly smaller than the tap's diameter. Applying coolant and maintaining consistent pressure while turning clockwise will help create clean threads. Drillco offers a comprehensive selection of these tools, including metric and pipe taps (NPT tap), and you should choose the style that best fits your needs:
Prior to using a hand tap, a hole must be drilled in the base material that is slightly smaller than the tap's diameter. Applying coolant and maintaining consistent pressure while turning clockwise will help create clean threads. Drillco offers a comprehensive selection of these tools, including metric and pipe taps (NPT tap), and you should choose the style that best fits your needs:
- Taper: Starts the thread square with the workpiece.
- Plug: Utilized for threading through holes.
- Bottom: Creates thread to the bottom.
- Tap Set: Includes one of each (Taper, Plug, and Bottom tap).
- Pipe (NPT Tap): Choose sizing of the pipe fitting to be tapped.
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Fasteners Etc., Inc. proudly supplies a comprehensive selection of USA-made Drillco hand taps, including taper, plug, bottoming, and pipe taps, designed for cutting precise threads in various materials. As a veteran-owned business based in Illinois, we are committed to providing fast shipping nationwide, volume discounts, and outstanding customer service. Trust Fasteners Etc., Inc. as your dependable source for taps and industrial cutting tools.
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