Sutton M1000300 M3 x 0.5 Metric Coarse Taper Hand Tap - Straight Flute, TCA
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The Sutton M100 is a metric coarse (ISO) taper 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. A taper tap is used when the material is difficult to work (alloy steel) and is recommended for small diameter threads.
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: A taper tap is used when the material is difficult to work (alloy steel) and is recommended for small diameter threads.
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 | M100 0300 |
| M4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | M100 0400 |
| M5 | 0.8 | 4.2 | M100 0500 |
| M6 | 1.0 | 5 | M100 0600 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 6.8 | M100 0800 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 8.5 | M100 1000 |
| M12 | 1.75 | 10.2 | M100 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 | M100 |
| Thread form | Metric coarse (ISO) |
| Sizes | 7 sizes, M3 to M12 |
| Lead | Taper |
| 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: M101 intermediate 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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Sutton M100 Metric Coarse Taper Hand Tap M3-M12 - Carded, Tungsten Chrome Alloy (TCA): M3 x 0.5
SKU: A0131174 | Model: M1000300
Tap Size M3 x 0.5. Sutton M100 Hand Tap - M - Taper
Sutton Tools Carbon Hand Taps are ideal for routine maintenance, repair work, and for rethreading where high accuracy and tolerance thread is not critical.
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.