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    Threading Tap & Die Sets

    Taps and dies are used to create screw threads, both internal and external. Most are cutting tools, but some are forming tools. Taps are used to cut the threads of the female portion, such as a nut, for example, and this process is called tapping. On the other hand, a die is used to cut or form the male portion, such as the corresponding bolt, and this is called threading.

    Both tools can also be used to clean dirt and debris from their respective products, which is called chasing. However, taps and dies will generally remove some material during use, and so specific tools have been created for the specific purpose of cleaning – these are called chasers. These are made of softer materials so that they do not remove more material from the threads.

    How do they work?

    Using a simple method of securing the rod of the chosen screw, bolt, or pipe in a vice, apply a little cutting paste before placing the die onto the rod and rotating clockwise with a die handle. Each full turn cuts a new thread onto the rod.

    When would I use it?

    Tap and die sets are typically used in the electrical & industrial sectors, as well as servicing and automotive workshops.

    47 Products showing for Threading Tap & Die Sets

    M12
    M3
    M12
    M3
    32
    Taps: M3; M4; M5; M6; M8; M10; M12 (x3); Round Dies (x7): M3; M4; M5; M6; M8; M10; M12(25 x 9 mm); Tap Wrench: #1 1/2; Die Holder: 25 x 9 mm; Screwdriver
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    HSS
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    M20
    M3
    M20
    M3
    54
    Hand Taps: M3 to M20 (x33); Round Dies: M3 to M20 (x11); Die Holder: #1; #2; #3; #4; #5; #6 (x6); Tap Wrench: #1; #3 (x2); Pitch Gauge; Screwdriver
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    HSS
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    M12
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    M3
    8
    Dies
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    3/16 in BSW
    1/2 in BSW
    3/16 in BSW
    1/2 in BSW
    24
    3/16; 1/4; 5/16; 3/8; 7/16; 1/2 in BSW Taper Taps; 3/16; 1/4; 5/16; 3/8; 7/16; 1/2 in BSW Bottom Taps; 3/16(O/D 13/16 in x 1/4); 1/4(O/D 1 in x 3/8); 5/16(O/D 1 in x 3/8); 3/8(O/D 15/16 in x 7/16); 7/16(O/D 15/16 in x 7
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    HSS
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    M12
    M3
    M12
    M3
    32
    Taps & Dies
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    HSS
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    M12
    M3
    M12
    M3
    18
    Taps: M3; M4; M5; M6; M8; M10; M12; Dies: M3; M4; M5; M6; M8; M10; M12; Tap Wrench: #1 (x2); Diestock; T Tap Wrench: #1
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    HSS
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    M6
    M2
    M6
    M2
    25
    M2; M2.5; M3; M3.5; M4; M5; M6 Taper Taps; M2; M2.5; M3; M3.5; M4; M5; M6 Bottom Taps; M2(O/D 5/8 inx3/16); M2.5(O/D 5/8 inx3/16); M3(O/D 13/16 inx1/4); M3.5(O/D 13/16 inx1/4); M4(O/D 13/16 inx1/4); M5(O/D 13/16 inx1/4)
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    HSS
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    M20
    M6
    M20
    M6
    29
    Taps: M6; M7; M8; M9; M10; M11; M12; M14; M16; M18; M20; Dies: M6; M7; M8; M9; M10; M11; M12; M14; M16; M18; M20; Tap Wrench: #1; #2 (x3); Diestock
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    HSS
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    M10
    M3
    M10
    M3
    20
    Taps: M3; M4; M5; M6; M7; M8; M9; M10; Dies: M3; M4; M5; M6; M7; M8; M9; M10; Tap Wrench: #1 (x2); Diestock: 13/16 to 1; T Tap Wrench: #1
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    HSS
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    3/4 in UNF
    1/4 in UNF
    3/4 in UNF
    1/4 in UNF
    25
    Taps: 1/4; 5/16; 3/8; 7/16; 1/2; 5/8; 3/4 in UNF; Dies: 1/4; 5/16; 3/8; 7/16; 1/2; 5/8; 3/4 in UNF; Tap Wrench: #1; #2; #3; Diestock: 1 x 1 1/2 in UNF
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    HSS
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    M20
    M25
    M20
    M25
    5
    Taps & Dies
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    HSS
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    1/2 in UNC
    1/4 in UNC
    1/2 in UNC
    1/4 in UNC
    14
    Taps: 1/4; 5/16; 3/8; 7/16; 1/2 in UNC; Dies: 1/4; 5/16; 3/8; 7/16; 1/2 in UNC; Tap Wrench: #1 (x2); Diestock: 1 to 1 5/16 in UNC; T Tap Wrench: #1
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    HSS
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    3/4 in UNC
    1/4 in UNC
    3/4 in UNC
    1/4 in UNC
    21
    Taps: 1/4; 5/16; 3/8; 7/16; 1/2; 5/8; 3/4 in UNC; Dies: 1/4; 5/16; 3/8; 7/16; 1/2; 5/8; 3/4 in UNC; Tap Wrench: #1; #2 (x3); Diestock: 1 to 1 1/2 in UNC
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    HSS
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    M12
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    M3
    12
    Dies, Guide-Bushing
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    M6
    M2
    M6
    M2
    12
    Taps: M2; M3; M4; M5; M6; Dies: M2; M3; M4; M5; M6; Tap Wrench: #0; Diestock: 13/16 in
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    HSS
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    GearWrench
    1/2 in UNC; 12 mm
    4 in UNC; 3 mm
    1/2 in UNC; 12 mm
    4 in UNC; 3 mm
    75
    Taps (x34); Dies (x34); Small Tap Adapter; Medium Tap Adapter; Die Adapter; Sliding T for Adapters; Tap and Die Ratcheting T Wrench; SAE and Metric Screw Pitch Gauge; #5 Screwdriver
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    Carbon Steel
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    1/2 in UNF
    1/4 in UNF
    1/2 in UNF
    1/4 in UNF
    14
    Taps: 1/4; 5/16; 3/8; 7/16; 1/2 in UNF; Dies: 1/4; 5/16; 3/8; 7/16; 1/2 in UNF; Tap Wrench: #1 (x2); Diestock: 1 to 1 5/16 in UNF; T Tap Wrench: #1
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    HSS
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    Facom
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    31
    Taps & Dies
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    Dormer
    1/2 in UNC
    1/4 in UNC
    1/2 in UNC
    1/4 in UNC
    13
    Taps: 1/4; 5/16; 3/8; 7/16; 1/2 in UNC; Dies: 1/4; 5/16; 3/8; 7/16; 1/2 in UNC; BT2 Tap Wrench; 1 x 3/8; 1 5/16 x 7/16 in Die Stocks
    UNC
    HSS
    Hand Tap
    Facom
    M18
    M3
    M18
    M3
    41
    Taps & Dies
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    HSS
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