Dormer E500 HSS Coarse Tap, Straight Flute, 16mm, Second
Dormer E500 16mm HSS straight flute tap for hand/machine use. Ideal for through/blind holes in most materials.
The Dormer E500 HSS Coarse Tap is a Straight Flute type, designed for versatile use either by hand or in a machine. It is ideal for tapping through or blind holes in most materials, making it an essential tool for precision threading work.
When tapping blind holes, it is recommended to use straight flute taps in sets. A standard set includes three taps, known by various names:
- Taper or First Tap - For starting the thread
- Second or Intermediate Tap - For extending the thread further
- Bottoming, Third, or Plug Tap - For finishing the thread to the bottom of the hole
Key Specifications
- Tolerance: Class 2 for 6H Fit (medium tolerance)
- Surface Treatment: Bright (anti-corrosion properties)
- Material: HSS (High-Speed Steel) for durability and heat resistance
- Chamfer No.: 1, 2, and 3 (Serial No. 4 and 5 also available)
- Flute Geometry: Straight Flutes (for efficient chip removal)
Size: 16.0mm x 2.0 Second Tap
This tap conforms to ISO 529 standards, ensuring high-quality performance in demanding threading applications.
- Hand threading
- Machine threading
- Through hole tapping
- Blind hole tapping (in sets)
- Tolerance: Class 2 (6H Fit)
- Surface Treatment: Bright
- Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS)
- Chamfer Nos: 1, 2, and 3 (Serial No. 4 and 5)
- Flute Geometry: Straight
- Size: 16.0mm x 2.0
- ISO Standard: ISO 529
Always follow local regulations and product guidance.
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