Holemaking Taps (metric)
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KM_Master12_L000_L001_Metric_EN:Layout 1 Module(s): Language Version: BIG_BOOK_Holemaking_EN Metric 2/23/12 8:57 AM Page L2 Module Box

KM_Master12_L000_L001_Metric_EN:Layout 1 2/23/12 8:57 AM Page L3 Module Box High-Performance Taps Beyond High-Performance Solid Carbide Taps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L2–L29 Tool Selection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L4–L5 Taps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L10–L21 Application Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Beyond™ High-Performance Solid Carbide Taps Primary Application Solid carbide taps offer higher productivity and outstanding performance in a wider range of materials than formerly possible. Get more production from a single tool and superior accuracy of product thread that surpasses the competition. Kennametal High-Performance Solid Carbide Taps are available in various specifications with enhanced precision and design, which translates into longer tool life, excellent performance, and exceptional wear resistance. • High performance to surpass competitive taps. • More production from a...

KM_Master12_L002_L003_Metric_EN:Layout 1 2/23/12 8:58 AM Page L3 Optimised flute design Carbide substrate Better chip evacuation. Higher heat resistance, higher speed. Chamfer design Helps chip load, lower torque. Application-specific coatings Cylindrical h6 shank Extremely high wear resistance, longer tool life. Low runout, higher quality threads. To learn more, scan here. For instructions on how to scan, please see page xxxi. www.kennametal.com L3 Language Version: BIG_BOOK_Holemaking_EN Metric

High-Performance Taps Tool Selection Guide Beyond™ Series HP Solid Carbide Taps and Solid Carbide Forming Taps • Metric Beyond HP Solid Carbide Taps • first choice . Beyond HP Solid Carbide Forming Taps

High-Performance Taps Tool Selection Guide size range <inchandmetric> recommended size through blind chamfer helix external internal cutting min-max hole hole form angle coolant coolant page(s) parameters

High-Performance Taps Catalogue Numbering System Carbide Tap Identification System M = Metric coarse-pitch thread (ISO form) MF = Metric fine-pitch thread (ISO form) NC = Unified coarse series thread NF = Unified fine series thread : Steel, through holes, LHSF : Steel, through holes, LHSF coolant : Steel, blind holes, RHSF coolant : Cast iron and cast aluminium, through holes, STFL : Cast iron and cast aluminium, blind holes. STFL coolant : Steel, through holes, forming FT, coolant : Steel, blind holes, forming FT, coolant : Aluminium, through holes, STFL, coolant : Aluminium, blind holes,...

KM_Master12_L006_L007_Metric_EN:Layout 1 2/23/12 8:58 AM Page L7 Module Box The SPEED to EXCEED Solid Carbide Taps The Kennametal Solid Carbide Taps deliver the accuracy you demand at up to four times the speed of HSS taps. Longer tool life, exceptional thread quality, and an array of sizes for ferrous and non-ferrous materials make our taps the most trusted and productive tools in the industry. • Reduce your operating costs by up to 65%. • Workpiece-specific grades: KC7542™ for steels and cast irons, KC7512™ for aluminium. • Go 4x faster with 4x the service life of conventional HSS...

High-Performance Taps Taps Selection Guide Solid Carbide = bold

High-Performance Taps Grades and Grade Descriptions Coatings provide high-speed for finishing to light roughing. Stainless Steel Cast Iron Non-Ferrous Materials High-Temp Alloys Hardened Materials Grade Description Coated carbide. PVD — multilayer coating with TiAIN and TIN over a high-strength carbide substrate specifically designed for tap application. Use In steel up to 32 HRC and cast Iron at four times faster speeds than HSS-E-PM taps. Coated carbide. PVD — two-layer coating over fine-grain carbide. Coating consists of low friction CrC/C over wear-resistant TIN. CrC/C resists galling...

T320 • Form D Plug Chamfer • Metric • first choice NOTE: Proprietary technology. Shank Tolerance

High-Performance Taps Beyond™ Solid Carbide Left-Hand Spiral-Flute Taps • Through Holes T321 • Form D Plug Chamfer • Through Coolant • Metric • first choice NOTE: Proprietary technology. Shank Tolerance

High-Performance Taps Beyond™ Solid Carbide Spiral-Flute Taps • Blind Holes ■ T331 • Form C Semi-Bottoming Chamfer • Through Coolant • Metric • first choice NOTE: Proprietary technology. Shank Tolerance

KC7542 TiAIN + TiN for cast iron. ■ T340 • Form D Plug Chamfer • Metric High-Performance Taps Beyond™ Solid Carbide Straight-Flute Taps • Through Holes • first choice NOTE: Proprietary technology. Shank Tolerance

High-Performance Taps Beyond™ Solid Carbide Strai g ht-Flute Taps • Blind Holes KC7542 TiAIN + TiN for cast iron. ■ T351 • Form E Bottoming Chamfer • Through Coolant M6 and Larger • Metric • first choice NOTE: Proprietary technology. Shank Tolerance

High-Performance Taps Beyond™ Solid Carbide Forming Taps • Through Holes T381 • Form D Plug Entry Taper • Through Coolant M6 and Larger • Metric • first choice lube grooves NOTE: Proprietary technology. Form taps require a larger drilled hole size prior to tapping than corresponding cutting taps. Shank Tolerance

T391 • Form E Bottoming Entry Taper • Through Coolant M6 and Larger • Metric • first choice lube grooves NOTE: Proprietary technology. Form taps require a larger drilled hole size prior to tapping than corresponding cutting taps. Shank Tolerance

High-Performance Taps Beyond™ Strai g ht-Flute Carbide Taps • Blind and Through Holes ■ T410 • DIN 371,374, and 376 • Form C Semi-Bottoming Chamfer • Metric • first choice Shank Tolerance