The METRO HSS Taps – Ground Thread are precision threading tools manufactured from selected High Speed Steel (HSS). These taps feature accurately ground threads and are hardened and tempered for durable cutting performance and a high number of threads.

Available in Taper, Second and Bottom tap configurations, they are suitable for hand, machine and CNC threading applications. The range includes BSW, BSP and Metric sizes, along with special metric sizes.

Key Features

• Manufactured from selected High Speed Steel
• Ground and accurate threads
• Hardened and tempered construction
• Designed for a high number of threads
• Available as Taper, Second and Bottom taps
• Suitable for hand threading
• Suitable for machine and CNC applications
• Available in BSW, BSP and Metric sizes
• Individual taps available in three-piece set packing

Technical Specifications

Available Thread Standards

BSW:
1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1"

Metric:
3 × 0.5, 4 × 0.7, 5 × 0.8, 6 × 1.0, 8 × 1.25, 10 × 1.5, 12 × 1.75, 14 × 2.0, 16 × 2.0, 18 × 2.5, 20 × 2.5, 22 × 2.5, 24 × 3.0, 25 × 3.0 mm

Metric Special Sizes:
8 × 1.5, 12 × 1.5, 14 × 1.5, 16 × 1.5, 18 × 1.5, 20 × 1.5, 22 × 1.5, 24 × 1.5 mm

BSP:
1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1"

Applications

• Internal thread cutting
• Machine-shop threading
• CNC machining
• Engineering workshops
• Metalworking
• Maintenance and repair
• General-purpose threading operations