RS PRO Tap & Drill Set, Metric Standard

Introducing the RS PRO 9 piece tap and drill set, a high quality and professional set ideal for a variety of professional and DIY tasks. The combination of tap and drill bits is perfect for creating holes, tapping and thread cutting in a range of materials when used with a hand or power tool such as a tap wrench or power drill. The pieces in this set have been designed with a self-centering point that allows for optimum positional accuracy when centre drilling or centre punching, making it a versatile tap and drill set, suitable for a wide variety of applications.

Tap sets are ideal for cutting thread (tapping) into materials, to create a clean fitting for bolts and other materials whereas drill sets are perfect for DIY projects that require a hole to be driven into a surface or material. Tap and drill sets combine the two, creating a versatile set that can be used in a wide range of applications. Tap and drill sets are used with hand tools and power tools such as tap wrenches and drills to achieve maximum torque and control. They are widely used in applications such as:

The taps in this set accommodate the following thread sizes:

It is recommended that lubrication is regularly applied to the set when in use, to allow for friction-free threading with precision. This will ensure that a clean thread is achieved with minimal damage.

A tap set is used to create or repair threads in holes which is ideal for things such as nuts and fittings, this process is called tapping. Die sets are used to cut threads on materials such as steel to allow a fitting to be screwed on and attached, this is called threading.

This versatile set can be used with both hand tools and power tools, depending on the application required. Using a hand tool such as a tap wrench will provide a more controlled and precise thread, whereas a power tool will allow for rapid tapping or drilling.

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