Buy Metric Thread Forming Taps Online in Australia
Metric thread forming taps at AIMS Industrial. We list 22 forming (roll) taps: 21 from Sutton Tools and a Goliath MC fluteless tap. Forming taps make a thread by displacing the material instead of cutting it, so they produce no chips. The range covers metric coarse sizes from M1 to M20 and metric fine sizes from MF5 to MF20, in bright, TiN, TiCN, TiAlN and CrN finishes, with no groove, single coolant groove and multi coolant groove styles.
What's in the range
| Style | What the range includes |
|---|---|
| No groove | Sutton T309 and T311 (bright) and T313 (TiN) metric coarse forming taps. The T311 is listed from M1 to M10. |
| Single coolant groove | Sutton T399 (bright), T400 (TiN), and T514 and T515 (TiN, P lead and B lead). |
| Multi coolant groove | Sutton T319, T320, T321 and T323 (TiCN), T329 (CrN, listed for Cu), T520 and T521 (TiN, P lead and B lead), and the T319 M1.6 x 0.35 tap. The T319 is listed from M1.4 to M10. |
| UNI | Sutton T325, T326 and T328 (TiAlN, SPM), multi coolant groove UNI forming taps. |
| Synchro | Sutton T381 Synchro (listed M2 to M20) and T383 Synchro IK, both PM-HSSE V3 with TiN. |
| Metric fine | Sutton T773 metric fine multi coolant groove (HSSE, TiCN), listed from MF5 to MF20. |
| Fluteless | Goliath MC fluteless HSS-Co5 bright tap, listed in 2 to 12mm with matching coarse pitches from 0.4 to 1.75mm. |
Choosing a forming tap
Forming taps suit ductile materials where the metal can flow, and they are not suited to brittle materials such as cast iron. Choose the thread size and pitch first, then the groove style and coating for the job. The hole for a forming tap is a different size from the hole for a cutting tap, so use the manufacturer's forming tap drill size rather than the usual tap drill size. Use a suitable lubricant, because forming generates heat. Our tap and drill selector can help you match a tap to a drill size.
Always check the data sheet. Confirm the material suitability, drill size and tolerance class for each tap before use.
Related ranges
See imperial thread forming taps, pipe thread forming taps, metric straight flute taps, metric spiral flute taps, metric hand taps, taps and threading. Brands: Sutton Tools and Goliath.
Order from AIMS Industrial
Not sure which forming tap suits your material and hole size? Call us on (02) 9773 0122, contact our team or request a quote. We have supplied Australian industry since 1988 and can help match a tap to your thread and application.
Metric thread forming tap FAQs
How is a forming tap different from a cutting tap?
A forming tap displaces the material to make the thread, so it does not produce chips. A cutting tap removes material. Forming taps need a different hole size from cutting taps, so check the manufacturer's drill size.
What materials can be thread formed?
Ductile materials that can flow under pressure. Brittle materials such as cast iron are not suited to forming. Check the tap's data sheet for the materials it is made for, and test on scrap if you are unsure.
Do forming taps need a different drill size?
Yes. A forming tap needs a larger hole than a cutting tap of the same thread. Use the drill size published for the forming tap you are using, and see our tap and drill selector.
Do I need cutting fluid with a forming tap?
Yes. Forming creates friction and heat even though it produces no chips, so use a suitable lubricant or forming oil.
What sizes do you list?
Metric coarse from M1 to M20 depending on the model, and Sutton T773 metric fine from MF5 to MF20. The Goliath MC fluteless tap is listed in 2 to 12mm.
What does a coolant groove do?
Coolant grooves let lubricant reach the forming area. We list taps with no groove, a single coolant groove and multi coolant grooves, so you can choose the style that suits your set-up.