Category: Machine
Shop
Summary: Cutting
internal threads.
Taps are cutting
tools used to create internal screw threads in holes. In simpler terms, they're
used to "tap" a hole so that a screw or bolt can be fastened into it.
Here's a concise explanation:
* **Function:**
Taps have cutting edges that remove material from the inside of a hole as the
tap is rotated, forming the thread pattern.
* **Types:** Taps
come in various sizes and thread standards (e.g., metric, imperial) to match
the screw or bolt that will be used. They're often used in sets of three
(taper, plug, and bottoming) to gradually create the full thread.
* **Use:** Taps are essential in manufacturing and repair work to create threaded holes in metal, plastic, and other materials, allowing for the assembly of parts.
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