P
Steel
Alloy Steels : 4140; 4340
Die Steels
High Carbon Steel : 1065
Low Carbon Steel : 1010; 1018
Medium Carbon Steel : 1035; 1045
Good
Best
M
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steels : 17-4PH
Stainless Steels : 300
Stainless Steels : 400
Good
Best
K
Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Good
Best
N
Non-Ferrous
Aluminum : 6061; 7075
Aluminum : Casting
Good
Best
H
Hardened Steel
Hardened Steels : 35 HRC
Good
Best
Description
The A Brand A-Tap is an all-purpose tap series designed to simplify tool management and to excel in a wide variety of materials and applications. The A Brand A-Tap is made from powdered metal HSS and has OSG's patented V coating to achieve excellent wear resistance. The spiral flute series has adopted a variable helix flute design, which encourages stable chip evacuation and reduces cutting forces. The spiral point series has unique geometry that enables greater chip control that can help produce tightly compacted chips for easy ejection from the hole.
Features & Benefits
P
Steel
Alloy Steels : 4140; 4340
Die Steels
High Carbon Steel : 1065
Low Carbon Steel : 1010; 1018
Medium Carbon Steel : 1035; 1045
Good
Best
M
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steels : 17-4PH
Stainless Steels : 300
Stainless Steels : 400
Good
Best
K
Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Good
Best
N
Non-Ferrous
Aluminum : 6061; 7075
Aluminum : Casting
Good
Best
H
Hardened Steel
Hardened Steels : 35 HRC
Good
Best