Taps cut internal threads in holes, while dies form external threads on rods. Complete sets like Nareznice i ureznice komplet 12kom. enable working with various diameters and thread types. Quality brands such as RUKO and RIDGID offer sets covering the most common metric sizes from M3 to M12.
Metric threads are marked with letter M and diameter in millimeters (e.g. M6, M8, M10), while inch threads are measured by threads per inch. The metric standard dominates in Serbia, but working on imported equipment requires inch taps as well. Brands like FESTA and STREND PRO offer universal sets with both systems.
HSS (High Speed Steel) taps are standard for general use, while TiN coating (titanium nitride) extends service life and reduces friction. For working with hard materials like stainless steel, cobalt alloy taps are recommended. LEVIOR and SRBIJA manufacture durable tools with excellent price-to-quality ratio.
Beginners should opt for a set containing the most common M3-M12 sizes with three taps per size (taper tap, plug tap, bottoming tap). Professionals can select specialized sets according to their needs – for automotive, machine building, or maintenance work. Always verify that the set includes the appropriate wrench and die stock.
The most frequent error is skipping the taper tap and going straight to the finishing tap, which leads to tool breakage. Always use appropriate lubrication – cutting oil for steel, paraffin for aluminum. The tap must be positioned perfectly perpendicular to the workpiece – deviation causes crooked threads that are unusable.
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