b'HaasTooling.comThreadingTaps Explore NowCutting Taps are used to cut screw threads in pre-drilled or punched holes. The cutting edges of the tap remove material from the workpiece, pushing the chips either in front of the tap, or drawing1.them up the flutes, depending on the type of tap. There are two primary characteristics to consider when choosing the right cutting tap for the job: Cutting Angle and Chamfer Length.There are three primary choices for each of these characteristics.Cutting Angles come in various styles, and the style is always included in2.the tap name (Spiral Point, Spiral Flute, Straight Flute). The cutting angle determines whether the chips are drawn up the flutes and out of the hole,3.or pushed in front of the tap and into the hole.Chamfer Length is the second characteristic to consider when buying4.taps. There are three primary types of chamfer: Taper, Plug, and Bottoming. You can purchase any cutting angle (Spiral Point, Spiral Flute, Straight Flute) tap in any of the chamfer types, but Plug and Bottoming are most commonly used in CNC machine applications.Coatings 1. Roll Tap|2. Spiral Flute Tap|3. Spiral Point Tap|4. Straight Flute Tap Non-Coated/BrightHardslick TiAlNTiCNTiN Primary Workpiece Material:Tapping Essentials TIP OF THEIn this Tip-of-the-Day video, Mark Terryberry goes deep into the art of tapping, giving you valuableDAY insight into which tap to use, and when to use it. Whether you are a beginner or advanced machinist, you will definitely learn something from this video.WITHScan QR code to watch theTapping Essentials video underthe Cutting Taps Overview38 | Get up to 8% off with Winners Circle'