Dormer E500 HSS Straight Flute Hand Tap Metric with Bright finish, ISO standard, Single Pack

General description Series E500 HSS straight flute plug taps are designed for hand or machine tapping in a variety of materials. Made from high-speed steel (HSS), these taps offer excellent strength and rigidity while cutting, ensuring longevity and reliable performance. They are suitable for tapping both through and blind holes. Technical specifications Thread type: ISO M8 metric thread Thread pitch: 1.25 mm Thread length: 16 mm Overall length: 72 mm Shank diameter: 8 mm Drive: Square 6.3 mm Material: HSS (High-Speed Steel) Surface finish: Polished Standards: ISO 529 Number of cutting edges: 3 Cutting direction: Right-hand Chamfer: Plug Class of Fit: 6H Flute Geometry: Straight Flutes Compatibility and accessories Compatible with machine-mounted drilling and tapping tools Suitable for structural steel and carbon steel Installation Insert the tool into the machine's chuck or holder, ensuring a secure fit Align the tool properly with the workpiece before starting Usage Use for tapping

Dormer E500 straight flute taps are the only type of taps that can be used by hand but they may also be used in a machine if required. Extremely versatile can tap through or blind holes in most materials. When tapping blind holes straight flute taps should be used in sets. The three taps which form a set are known by more than one name. 1. Taper or First tap2. Second or Intermediate tap3. Bottoming third or plug tap. Metric coarse straight flute taps. Tolerance: Class 2 for 6H FitSurface treatment: BrightMaterial: HSS High Speed SteelChamfer No: 1 2 and 3 Serial no 4 and 5Flute Geometry: Straight Flutes ISO529Size 8.0mm x 1.25 bottomingPTDDORE50080B