Features
- Precision machined for creating and repairing clean, accurate threads
- High Carbon Steel for durability
- Long-lasting laser etch for clear markings
- Black Oxide coating for corrosion resistance
- Straight flute tap style for common threading applications
- Plug style designed for through-hole threading
- Square shank compatible with standard tap handles or wrenches
- For use in metal materials including brass, aluminum, and mild steel
- Hand taps are not recommended for use with power tools
- Best results when used with cutting fluid
Specifications
| Overall Length | 2 1/4 in |
| Thread Size | M5 x 0.90 mm |
| Drill Bit Size | 5.00 mm |
| Tap Chamfer | Plug |
| Tap Finish | Black Oxide |
| Tap Style | Straight Flute |
| Tap Material | Carbon Steel |
| Primary Material Application | Ferrous Metals, Non-Ferrous Metals |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Thread Pitch | 0.90 mm |
| Thread Standard | Metric |
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The Straight Flute Plug Taps are designed for creating or repairing internal threads. They feature laser-etched sizing for clear markings and a Black Oxide coating for corrosion resistance. The square shank is compatible with standard tap handles and the taps are intended for through-hole threading. They are suitable for use in materials such as brass, aluminum, and mild steel, and should be used with cutting fluid for optimal results.
Model Number: 49-57-5128
Project Ideas
Business
Thread Repair Service
Offer a thread repair service for automotive, industrial, and household applications. Use the tap to repair stripped or damaged threads in various metal components, ensuring they are restored to their original functionality.
Custom Fastener Production
Manufacture custom fasteners for specific applications. By creating precise threads, you can produce bespoke bolts, screws, and other fasteners that meet the unique requirements of your clients.
Prototype Development
Provide prototype development services for inventors and engineers. Use the tap to create threaded components for prototype assemblies, enabling the testing and refinement of new product designs.
DIY Workshop Classes
Host DIY workshop classes that teach participants how to use the Straight Flute Plug Tap for various projects. This could include making custom threaded parts for home repairs, crafts, and other hobbyist applications.
Metal Fabrication Shop
Start a metal fabrication shop that specializes in creating custom threaded metal parts for a variety of industries. The precision and durability of the threads made with the tap can cater to both small-scale and large-scale production needs.
Creative
Custom Jewelry
Use the Straight Flute Plug Tap to create custom threaded components for unique jewelry pieces, such as rings, bracelets, and necklaces. The precision and clean threading will ensure high-quality, durable designs.
Mini Furniture
Design and assemble miniature furniture pieces with threaded joints. The tap can create precise threads in metal components, allowing for secure and intricate assembly of small-scale furniture models.
Threaded Sculptures
Create artistic sculptures that incorporate threaded metal components. The tap will allow you to join different parts with precision, making complex and detailed sculptures possible.
Mechanical Toys
Design and build mechanical toys with moving parts that require threaded connections. The Straight Flute Plug Tap can help create the necessary internal threads for assembling these intricate toys.
Custom Tool Handles
Craft custom handles for tools and equipment using the tap to create threaded connections. This allows for personalized and ergonomically designed handles that can be easily attached and detached.