IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOLS 26377 117-pc Machine Screw / Fractional / Metric Tap & Hex Die and Drill Bit Set

Irwin tap and die set is a cutting tool used to create threads on components, such as bolts, nuts and screws. A tap is a threaded tool used to cut or produce threads in the female portion of a mating pair, whereas a die is a threaded tool that cuts or forms threads in the male portion of a mating pair.

Features:

• Irwin 117-Pc tap and die set includes ASME / ANSI-rated machine screw plug taps & hex dies, drill bits, spiral screw extractors, adjustable handle tap wrench, 2-in-1 tap & T-handle wrenches and pitch gauges. It is ideal for creating threaded surfaces.
• This Irwin metric tap and die set has high-carbon steel hex dies designed for cutting right-handed external threads.
• It has 3 to 5 chamfered threaded plug taps featuring a 4-flute design for fast & easy chip clearance.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What are the 3 different types of taps in a set?

A. There are 3 main taps that one should be familiar with: Taper, Plug, and Bottoming tap.

Q. What is the difference between tapping and threading?

A. Tapping is the process of especially generating internal threads, such as the threads inside a nut. Whereas threading is a process of generally making external threads, like threads on the outside of bolts.