Emuge Corp.    West Boylston, MA 01583-2121
May 24, 2012 NPT Taper Pipe Taps have flute with variable skip tooth geometry that optimizes chip flow and clearance while also lowering tapping torque. Design accommodates materials that produce long, stringy chip formations. Constructed of premium high speed steel and PVD coated for extended life, tools come in pipe sizes 1/16-1 in. NPT and in 2 overall lengths: standard ANSI length, and longer DIN length that allows for additional reach, chip clearance, and coolant delivery.

Emuge Corp.    West Boylston, MA 01583-2121
Oct 18, 2011 Ground with eccentrically relieved threads that feature full pitch diameter relief, Rekord DZ Series eliminates formation of continuous chips that occur when tapping carbon steels, alloy steels, and austenitic stainless steels. Cutting face geometry and spiral flute form combine to affect chip flow, chip curl, and chip length. Ground with 2BX increased pitch diameter, taps also feature TIN surface treatment and can be used in horizontal/vertical machining.

Kennametal Inc., Advanced Materials Div.    Latrobe, PA 15650-0231
Oct 11, 2011 Available in sizes from M24-M42, HSS-E-PM Beyond(TM) taps feature wear-resistant powder metal substrate and proprietary top layers and coatings. Beyond(TM) HSS-E taps deliver optimal performance in tapping steel components - gear rings and mainshafts - or cast-iron components: hubs, housing, and gear boxes. Designed for conventional non-rigid and CNC-synchronous tapping machines, precision h6 shanks enable use in conventional tap holders with square drive or in precision round toolholders.

Emuge Corp.    West Boylston, MA 01583-2121
Jan 26, 2011 Suited for through- or blind-hole applications, Emuge JIS Taps produce threads in steels, stainless steels, cast and non-ferrous, titanium and titanium alloys, nickel and nickel-base, and cobalt-base alloys. Taps are coated with titanium carbonitride or titanium nitride to extend tool life. Available in sizes from M 5 x 0.8 to M 12 x 1.75 in metric coarse and M 10 x 1.25 to M 20 x 1.5 in metric fine, taps come in straight-flute, spiral point, slow- and fast-spiral flute configurations.

Widia Inc.,    Latrobe, PA 15650
Jun 28, 2010 Designed for precision tapping applications in steel and stainless steel, WIDIA-GTD(TM) HSS-E taps feature powder-metal substrate with high levels of cobalt content for optimal heat resistance and extended tool life. Manufactured to ANSI and DIN standards, taps feature precision h6 shanks for use with conventional tap holders with square drive or precision round tool holders. Choices include 15° left-hand helix for tapping through holes or 45° right-hand helix for blind holes.

Emuge Corp.    West Boylston, MA 01583-2121
Jun 04, 2010 Intended for short and medium run applications, MultiTAP cuts range of materials - carbon steel, steel alloys, stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, copper, brass, bronze - and produces threads within 2B and 3B classes of fit. Construction is of proprietary grade of high speed steel (HSS-E), Nitrided with Ne2 surface treatment, and products are available in spiral point as well as spiral flute configurations. Tap sizes cover full range for UNC or UNF threads.

Tormach LLC    Waunakee, WI 53597
Feb 02, 2009 Compatible with any small CNC using R8 or MT3 taper, Tension/Compression Tapping Head model PN 31163 includes tapping chuck and nine quick-change collets. It is compatible with ANSI-compliant inch (#0-½ in.) and metric (M1.6-12) taps and has ¾ in. of float built in to maintain coordination of spindle speed and feed rate. Tool works seamlessly with PCNC 1100 mill, and can also be used with other manufacturers' machines that can accept ¾ in. shank.

Kennametal, Inc.    Latrobe, PA 15650-0231
Jan 17, 2008 Constructed with PVD coating, KC7542(TM) and KC7512(TM) have fully cylindrical shank and can be used in CNC rigid or synchronous tapping. Design lends to predictable thread gaging, reducing part scrap and rework for oversized/undersized tapped holes. While KC7512 is suited for tapping aluminum and other non-ferrous materials, KC7542 is used for tapping steels and irons and can prevents chipping in steel up to 32 HRC.

VSS monitoring, Inc.    Burlingame, CA 94010
Nov 29, 2007 Designed for 10/100Mbps networks, Distributed Tap combines high-port density - up to 6 full-duplex networks - with completely passive Ethernet components. Its internal vSecure(TM) design accommodates network throughput without disruption, ensuring changes in power status will have no effect on network uptime. Offering up to 4 Gbps total output, monitoring ports are independent and feature complete I/O configurability. Two monitoring ports are 10/100/1000 UTP, and 2 are gigabit SFP.

OSG Tap & Die, Inc.    Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Nov 30, 2006 HY-PRO® Alloy Taps utilize fluting treatment that generates small manageable chips that, combined with coolant through style of tap and 18° helix, allow for optimal chip evacuation. Taps also incorporate Vanadium-enriched HSS material for wear resistance and multi-layered TiCN coating for heat resistance. Eccentric relief of taps minimizes friction and heat as well, extending tool life.

Emuge Corp.    West Boylston, MA 01583-2121
Feb 16, 2006 Available in metric sizes from coarse thread DIN 13 M3-M16 and fine thread DIN 13 MF 8 x 1 to 16 x 1.5, InnoForm Taps feature geometric designs, coatings, and styles suited for threading specific materials. Products, offered in 30 tap designs with various shapes, enable chip-less production of internal threads in 7 material groups. Use results in surface quality that produces smooth, burnished thread free of flank angle errors.

Mate Precision Tooling    Anoka, MN 55303
Nov 03, 2004 Mate EasyTap(TM) produces precisely located threaded holes, with repeatable quality, in CNC thick turret punch presses. Threaded holes are produced in pre-punched holes or in extruded holes located on sheet. Features include automatic lubrication system, pre-pierce hole miss protection, and push button length adjustment. Tooling produces full range of threaded hole diameters in materials including stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum.

Waytek Inc.    Chanhassen, MN 55317
Apr 30, 2004 Scotchlok™ Splice Taps, used for quick connections with no wire stripping, are available in wire ranges from 22–10 gauge. Users insert both wires, squeeze down metal insert with pliers, and snap cover in place. Moisture resistant Splice Taps employ protective gel that ensures moisture-resistant barrier. They are available in 18–14 gauge wire.

LMT-Fette    Cleveland, OH 44135
Mar 19, 2004 Wear-resistant HPF Carbide Insertable Forming Tap features replaceable carbide insert on steel body. Made to DIN specifications, hardened steel shanks are designed with 4 drive tangs and are available with or without lube grooves. Products are offered in UNF sizes of 3/8–24 to 3/4–16 and metric fine sizes from M10 x 1.0 to M18 x 1.5. They are TiCN Plus coated and capable of tapping all ductile materials up to 32 Rc.

Whitney Tool Company, Inc.    Bedford, IN 47421
Apr 17, 2002 Line of 5 and 9 in. long tap extensions are available individually or in sets of nine sizes. Extensions are made from high quality tool steel for strength and durability, and have slim profile design that fits into tight places not accessible to conventional tap extensions. Compression cap provides easy tightening, with no wrench required. Integral compression collet eliminates need for collet nuts. Internal square drive provides positive tap drive.

Union Butterfield Corp.    Asheville, NC 28803
Apr 11, 2002 Manufactured from premium M42 Cobalt steel, Roughing End Mills can be used to machine steel, stainless steel, titanium, cast iron, nickel, copper, aluminum, and magnesium. They have all-ground roughing profile with center cutting end tooth geometry that allows for plunging and profiling. Uncoated, TiCN and TiCN surface finishes are available. APPLIX(R) MX Series DIN overall length production taps offer wear and abrasion resistance.

Union Butterfield Corp.    Asheville, NC 28803
Feb 14, 2002 MX Series DIN overall length production taps are made from premium PM material for toughness and wear resistance, which results in long tap life and core and edge strength. MX Series is available with TiCN coating. Coolant feeding styles permit rapid chip evacuation. Type MXP Spiral Point taps suit through-hole tapping; type MXL Spiral Flute taps suit blind hole work.