Description:

Metric Hand Taps: Thread Size: M4 x 0.5; Square Shank Width: 3mm / 0.12"; Thread Length: 19mm / 0.75"; Total Length: 50mm / 1.97"; Accuracy: H2; Number of Flutes: 3 Straight Flutes; Tapping Direction: Right Hand. Tap Set: Taper Tap: Start the thread and guide it into the workpiece, commonly used when tapping through holes. Bottom Tap: Generate threads close to the bottom of a blind hole. Straight flute tap provides fast downward chip removal, and clear threads without burrs.. Wide Applications: The hand tap set is used to re-thread damaged or jammed threads, or to create new threads. Suitable for tapping through or shallow holes in mild steels, aluminum, iron, copper, hard plastic.. Hand Threading Taps: The tap set is mainly for hand use, and is used with a tap wrench. Apply appropriate cutting lubricant or oil during the tapping process for higher quality threads and more durable screw taps.. Tips: Ensure proper alignment, use proper tapping technique, and apply consistent pressure as you turn the tap to achieve clean, precise threads. Periodically reverse while tapping to break up chips and remove debris from the flutes, preventing clogging and ensuring smooth operation..