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THREAD CUTTING
CUTTING INTERNAL THREADS WITH A TAP
• Consult the included Tap Drill Guide and drill the appropriate tap hole size.
(Tap drills not included).
• Apply a generous amount of cutting oil to the Tap.
• Insert the Tap into the bored hole and begin turning with a steady, even pressure. Keep the Tap
straight in the bore. If excessive resistance is felt, stop immediately to avoid breaking a Tap.
• Typical tapping procedure is one revolution then back out 1/2 turn to release chips.
• When the tapping operation is complete, slowly, and steadily back out the Tap.
CUTTING EXTERNAL THREADS WITH A DIE
• Consult the included Tap Drill Guide and drill the appropriate tap hole size. (Tap drills not
included).
• Apply a generous amount of cutting oil to the Tap.
• Insert the Tap into the bored hole and begin turning with a steady, even pressure. Keep the Tap
straight in the bore. If excessive resistance is felt, stop immediately to avoid breaking a Tap.
• Typical tapping procedure is one revolution then back out 1/2 turn to release chips.
• When the tapping operation is complete, slowly, and steadily back out the Tap.