KM_Master12_L000_L001_Minch_EN.qxp:Layout 1 3/23/12 1:09 PM Page L3 High-Performance Taps Beyond High-Performance Solid Carbide Taps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L2–L33 Tool Selection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L4–L5 Taps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L10–L26 Application Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Beyond High-Performance Solid Carbide Taps Beyond™ 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...

KM_Master12_L002_L003_Minch_EN.qxp:Layout 1 3/6/12 2:31 PM Page L3 Optimized 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 xxix. www.kennametal.com L3

High-Performance Taps Tool Selection Guide Beyond™ Series HP Solid Carbide Taps and Solid Carbide Forming Taps • Metric • first choice Beyond HP Solid Carbide Taps ■ Beyond HP Solid Carbide Forming Taps Beyond Series HP Solid Carbide Taps and Solid Carbide Forming Taps • Inch • first choice Beyond HP Solid Carbide Taps Beyond HP Solid Carbide Forming Taps "Through coolant 1/4" and larger.

High-Performance Taps size range (metrlc) recommended size through blind chamfer helix external internal cutting min-max hole hole form angle coolant coolant page(s) parameters size range size through blind chamfer helix external internal cutting min-max hole hole form angle coolant coolant page(s) parameters #6-3/4" ^|^| «¿Uilj J^j Jfcj L13 L27

High-Performance Taps Catalog 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 aluminum, through holes, STFL Cast iron and cast aluminum, blind holes, STFL coolant Steel, through holes, forming FT, coolant Steel, blind holes, forming FT, coolant Aluminum, through holes, STFL, coolant Aluminum, blind holes, STFL, coolant Aluminum, through...

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 aluminum. • Go 4x faster with 4x the service life of conventional HSS offerings. • Wide array of styles and sizes for through or blind hole applications. Tap into something great...

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 of...

High-Performance Taps Beyond™ Solid Carbide Left-Hand Spiral-Flute Taps • Through Holes T320 • Form D Plug Chamfer • Inch • first choice Shank Tolerance ■ 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 • Inch • first choice Shank Tolerance KC7542 • TiAIN +TÌN for steel. ■ T331 • Form C Semi-Bottoming Chamfer • Through Coolant • Metric • first choice NOTE: Proprietary technology. Shank Tolerance

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

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

High-Performance Taps Solid Carbide Straight-Flute Taps • Blind Holes KC7542 • TiAIN + TiN for tapping cast iron. ■ T351 • Form E Bottoming Chamfer • Through Coolant 1/4" and Larger • Inch • first choice Shank Tolerance

High-Performance Taps Beyond™ Solid Carbide Straight-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