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- Milwaukee 38 Piece Metric Tap & Die PACKOUT Set w/ Hex-LOK 2-in-1 Handle 49-22-5603On Order Estimated Shipping 2-6 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-22-5603
- Milwaukee 17 Piece SAE Tap and Die Set 49-22-5600In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: 49-22-5600
- GearWrench 75 Piece SAE/Metric Ratcheting Tap and Die Set 3887On Order Estimated Shipping 2-6 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: APX3887
- Champion 10-24 Bottom HS Ground General Purpose Hand Tap 308-10-24-BOn Order Estimated Shipping 2-6 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 308-10-24-B
- Milwaukee M4-0.75 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5120Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5120
- Gearwrench 114 Piece SAE/Metric Ratcheting Tap and Die Set 82812In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: APX82812
- Milwaukee 38 Piece SAE Tap & Die PACKOUT Set w/ Hex-LOK 2-in-1 Handle 49-22-5604In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: 49-22-5604
- Champion Heavy Duty 1/4-28 3-Flute Spiral Point Taps XL22-1/4-28Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: XL22-1/4-28
- Milwaukee Hex-LOK 2-in-1 Tap and Die Threading Handle? & Tap Collet 49-57-5003In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: 49-57-5003
- Milwaukee M6-1.00 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5136Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5136
- Milwaukee 3/4"-14 NPT Straight Flute Taper Tap 49-57-5294Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5294
- Champion iPAC 308-10-24-P/XL5-25 Drill and Tap 06543In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: 06543
- Champion 7/32" - 1/2" T-Handle Tap Wrench 3002-2In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: 3002-2
- Milwaukee 10-24 NC 1-Inch Hex Threading Die 49-57-5325Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5325
- Champion iPAC 308-6-32-P & XL5-36 Drill and Tap 06541In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: 06541
- Milwaukee M10-1.00 mm 1-Inch Hex Threading Die 49-57-5354Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5354
- Champion iPAC 308-1/4-20-P/XL5-7 Drill and Tap 06546In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: 06546
- Greenlee Drill/Tap 1/4-20 DTAP1/4-20In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: GRDTAP1/4-20Was $1459$1009
- Milwaukee 8-32 NC Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5121Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5121
- Milwaukee 14-20 NS Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5133Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5133
- Milwaukee M10-1.00 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5154Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5154
- Milwaukee 7/16"-20 NF Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5157Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5157
- Milwaukee M12-1.75 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5158Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5158
- Milwaukee M12-1.25 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5161Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5161
- Milwaukee M14-1.50 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5166Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5166
- Milwaukee 5/8"-18 NF Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5171Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5171
- Milwaukee 4-40 NC 1-Inch Hex Threading Die 49-57-5308Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5308
- Milwaukee 8-32 NC 1-Inch Hex Threading Die 49-57-5321Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5321
- Milwaukee 5/16"-18 NC 1-Inch Hex Threading Die 49-57-5342Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5342
- Milwaukee M11-1.50 mm 1-Inch Hex Threading Die 49-57-5356Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5356
- Milwaukee 7/16"-20 NF 1-Inch Hex Threading Die 49-57-5357Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5357
- Milwaukee 1/8"-28 BSP 1-Inch Hex Threading Die 49-57-5390Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5390
- Milwaukee 10-32 NF Straight Flute Plug Tap & #21 Drill Bit 49-57-5527Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5527
- Milwaukee 12-24 NC Straight Flute Plug Tap & #16 Drill Bit 49-57-5530Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5530
- Milwaukee M6-1.00 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap & #9 Drill Bit 49-57-5536Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5536
- Milwaukee 1/4"-28 NF Straight Flute Plug Tap & #3 Drill Bit 49-57-5538Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5538
- Milwaukee 3/8"-16 NC Straight Flute Plug Tap & 5/16" Drill Bit 49-57-5548Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5548
- Milwaukee 5 Piece Shockwave SAE Impact Drill Tap Set 48-89-4874In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: 48-89-4874
- Champion Heavy Duty 7/16-20 3-Flute Spiral Point Taps XL22-7/16-20In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: XL22-7/16-20
- Champion iPAC 308-8-32-P/XL5-29 Drill and Tap 06542In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: 06542
- Champion iPAC 308-5/16-18-P/XL5-F Drill and Tap 06548In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: 06548
- Champion iPAC 308-3/8-16-P/XL5-5/16 Drill and Tap 06549In-Stock Estimated Shipping Same Day or Next Business DaySKU: 06549
- Milwaukee Hex-LOK 2-in-1 Tap and Die Threading Handle? 49-57-5002Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5002
- Milwaukee 8-44 TPI SAE Thread Gauge 49-57-5011Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5011
- Milwaukee 4-36 NS Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5107Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5107
- Milwaukee M5-0.90 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5128Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5128
- Milwaukee M7-1.00 mm Straight Flute Plug Tap 49-57-5141Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5141
- Milwaukee 1/4"-18 NPT Straight Flute Taper Tap 49-57-5191Special Order Estimated Shipping in 5-12 Days - Once Item(s) ReceivedSKU: 49-57-5191
Tap and die sets are indispensable tools in the fields of manufacturing, automotive repair, and general maintenance, allowing for the creation of precise threaded holes and the restoration or creation of external threads on bolts or rods. To thread a hole using a tap from a tap and die set, you start by selecting the correct size tap for the hole you wish to thread, ensuring it matches the desired thread size and pitch for the bolt that will be inserted. Before starting, it's crucial to secure the workpiece and ensure it's properly lubricated to facilitate smooth cutting and reduce the risk of tap breakage. The tap is then inserted into a T-handle wrench, and with careful alignment to ensure it's perpendicular to the surface, it's turned clockwise to cut the thread, frequently reversing a quarter turn to break and clear chips.
In more detailed applications, such as in metalworking or precision engineering, starting with a smaller pilot hole than the final desired thread diameter is standard practice. This initial hole is then gradually enlarged using progressively larger taps, typically beginning with a taper tap (with a more pronounced taper to ease the start of the thread), followed by a plug tap (less tapered, for threading deeper), and finishing with a bottoming tap (almost no taper, for threading to the bottom of blind holes). This step-by-step approach ensures a clean, accurate thread, minimizing the risk of damaging the material or the tool.
Dies, the counterparts to taps, are used to thread rods or clean up damaged threads on bolts. The process involves selecting the appropriate die for the rod's diameter and desired thread pitch, securing the rod, and then using a die wrench to guide the die onto the rod, turning it clockwise to begin cutting the thread. Similar to tapping, lubrication and occasional reversing of the die help in producing a smooth thread and prolonging the tool's life. Tap and die sets, available from Ohio Power Tool, are essential for custom fabrication, repair work, or any application where threaded joints are required, offering a versatile solution for creating and repairing threads in various materials.