Thread sizes - M2 x 0.4, M2.5 x 0.45, M3 x 0.5, M3.5 x 0.6, M4 x 0.7, M5 x 0.8, M6 x 1.0 Key features - Metric spiral point taps for through hole threading - Threads are chamfered with plug gauge and cut with right-handed threads - Straight grooves are ground for downward chip removal - Clear threads and sharp cutting edges for reliable cutting Material and surface treatment - 6542 (M2) high-speed steel metric taps designed for high speed and efficient thread production - Hardness rated HRC 62-64 with wear resistance and good toughness - Titanium coating improves wear resistance, hardness, heat resistance and lubricity Applications and performance - Suitable for through-hole thread processing - Can drill and tap materials including stainless steel, aluminum, alloy steel, ordinary steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, and hard plastics - Grooves help remove chips and debris from the hole Compatibility and usage - Suitable for drilling machines, tapping machines, CNC machines and milling machines - Use with tapping oil to achieve higher quality threads and longer tap life - Tap tip guides the tap into the hole and reduces the rotation torque Use scenarios - Drilling and tapping a through-hole in a stainless steel panel to M3 x 0.5 - Repairing a threaded hole in an aluminum alloy mounting bracket to M4 x 0.7 - CNC milling through-hole threading in a cast iron component for M6 x 1.0