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Make Clean Threads With Taps and Dies


A tap and die set is a useful all-in-one set of hand tools for creating or repairing threads in metalworking. Threaded taps are rod-shaped and are used to cut threads on the inside of holes, while dies are O-shaped and used to make threads on the outside of rods.


Tap tool sets often come with taps and dies in different sizes and sometimes in different materials. The tap or die should always be harder than the material it’s cutting to prevent breaking. Carbon steel is suitable for soft metals, like aluminum. High-strength steel is necessary for hard materials, like stainless steel. A metric tap and die set features metric units of measurement, as opposed to standard.


Sets feature other tools necessary for creating threads. A tap wrench is commonly used to turn taps and dies. A thread chaser prevents cross-threading and can repair damaged threads. To help prevent damaged threads in the first place, use lubricant to help clear away metal debris during the process.