Drill America M64x6 HSS Metric Hand Tap 64x6
Cuts M64x6 metric threads in through or blind holes with taper, plug or bottom styles
- Versatile tapping for hand or powered use
- Taper style starts threads square to workpiece
- Plug style suited for through-hole applications
- Bottom style cuts threads to hole bottom
- High-speed steel construction for durability
Drill America M64x6 HSS Hand Tap
This Drill America M64x6 HSS metric hand tap is designed for cutting internal threads in a wide range of materials. It is suitable for general machine tapping, CNC operations, and manual use. The high-speed steel construction provides durability for through-hole and blind-hole applications.
Users needing versatile thread cutting
This tap suits machinists and maintenance personnel who require a reliable tool for creating metric threads in various metals. It is not intended for buyers who need powered thread-forming tools or those requiring specialised pipe-thread profiles.
Taper, Plug, and Bottom chamfer styles
The set includes Taper, Plug, and Bottom styles to handle different hole depths and starting requirements. Taper style starts threads square with the workpiece, Plug style is generally used for through holes, and Bottom style generates threads to the bottom of a blind hole.
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- Price $363.99
- Pricier than about 91% of the 973 comparable items (median $21.99).
Specifications
| Product | |
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| Brand name | DRILL AMERICA |
Questions about this item
What size tap handle or wrench fits the M64x6 hand tap?
Use a tap wrench rated for M64 shanks; the square drive on this HSS tap matches standard large metric wrench sizes.
How do I start the thread correctly with the taper-style tap?
Align the taper tap square to the workpiece, apply steady pressure, and turn clockwise; the taper lead starts the thread straight without cross-threading.
When should I replace the HSS cutting edges on this tap?
Replace the tap when threads show torn or incomplete flanks, or when cutting torque rises sharply in the same material.
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