Sutton M12 Metric Coarse Spiral Point Tap - Premium HSS T1271200

Sutton Tools is an Australian-owned manufacturer of precision cutting tools and threading accessories, supplying tradespeople, engineers, and manufacturing operations across Australia and internationally. Their product range spans taps, dies, drills, endmills, holesaws, and related tooling — all engineered to perform consistently under real industrial conditions. AIMS Industrial supplies the Sutton Tools range to Australian businesses as part of our commitment to stocking quality, trusted brands.

Sutton metric taps are manufactured to ISO standards and are available in a range of styles — spiral flute, spiral point, straight flute, and forming — to suit different material types, hole conditions, and production environments. Grades range from carbon steel through to premium-grade PM-HSS cobalt for demanding applications.

Where this product is used

Used wherever internal metric threads need to be cut in workshops, machining centres, and on-site maintenance operations.

• Cutting internal metric threads in ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, and composite materials in manufacturing and engineering workshops.
• Spiral flute taps used in blind holes where chip extraction upward is essential; spiral point (gun) taps used in through-holes where chips can clear ahead.
• Machine tapping on CNC machining centres, drill presses, and tapping machines for high-volume production threading.

Selecting the right option

Choose spiral flute (R-type) for blind holes and softer materials where chip removal upward is required. Choose spiral point (gun) taps for through-holes in steel and cast iron where chips can be pushed ahead. Choose forming (roll) taps for ductile materials — they displace rather than cut, producing stronger threads. Match the HSS grade and coating to your material: standard HSS for general use, HSSE V3 or PM-HSS cobalt for harder or more abrasive materials.