Sutton M1010300 M3 x 0.5 Metric Coarse Intermediate Hand Tap - Straight Flute, TCA
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The Sutton M101 is a metric coarse (ISO) intermediate hand tap in 7 sizes, M3 to M12, with a straight flute and a square shank, made from Tungsten Chrome Alloy (TCA), sold singly on a card. An intermediate tap assists in aligning and starting the tap into an untapped hole.
The square shank is designed for hard threading work in a variety of materials. Ideal for routine maintenance, repair work and for re-threading where high accuracy and tolerance thread is not critical. Carbon taps are not suitable for precision, safety or critical threads. They are for general purpose and DIY use only. The straight flutes are designed for tapping into materials where chips break up readily and present no disposal problems, particularly in through-hole tapping. Straight flute taps are only suitable for hand operations, tapping up to 1-1/2 x diameter.
Where this product is used
- Routine maintenance, repair work and re-threading where high accuracy and tolerance thread is not critical.
- Tapping through holes in materials where chips break up readily.
Design features
- Tungsten Chrome Alloy (TCA): carbon taps for general purpose use.
- Square shank: for hard threading work in a variety of materials.
- Straight flutes: suited to through-hole tapping.
- Lead: An intermediate tap assists in aligning and starting the tap into an untapped hole.
Sizes and item numbers
Tap drill is the drill size to use before tapping.
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Tap drill (mm) | Sutton item no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 0.5 | 2.5 | M101 0300 |
| M4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | M101 0400 |
| M5 | 0.8 | 4.2 | M101 0500 |
| M6 | 1.0 | 5 | M101 0600 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 6.8 | M101 0800 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 8.5 | M101 1000 |
| M12 | 1.75 | 10.2 | M101 1200 |
Using the tap
- Drill the tap drill size shown in the size table for the thread you are cutting, then start the tap square to the hole.
- Turn the tap with a tap wrench on the square shank, backing off regularly to break the chip.
- Use a cutting fluid suited to the material being tapped.
- Use for hand tapping only, to a depth of up to 1-1/2 x the tap diameter.
Key specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Catalogue code | M101 |
| Thread form | Metric coarse (ISO) |
| Sizes | 7 sizes, M3 to M12 |
| Lead | Intermediate |
| Flute | Straight flute |
| Shank | Square shank |
| Material | Tungsten Chrome Alloy (TCA) |
| Maximum tapping depth | 1-1/2 x diameter (hand operation only) |
| Pack | Carded, sold singly |
Related products
Related Sutton taps: M100 taper taps, carded, M102 bottoming taps, carded, M200 taper taps, M203 set of 3 and M105 impact taps. Browse threading tools and threading dies and sets, or Tap Magic cutting fluids.
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M3 x 0.5
Model Number: M1010300
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M4 x 0.7
Model Number: M1010400
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M5 x 0.8
Model Number: M1010500
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M6 x 1
Model Number: M1010600
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M8 x 1.25
Model Number: M1010800
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M10 x 1.5
Model Number: M1011000
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M12 x 1.75
Model Number: M1011200
