Professional Tap Selection Guide by Sandvik Coromant – Essential Tips for CNC Machinists
Right Tap Selection
The success of any tapping operation depends on the use of the appropriate tap along with the correct set-up.
This video focuses on a number of factors to be considered in selecting the right tap for a specific job.
Right Tap Selection Recommendations

Right Tap Selection Tip
While choosing the right tap for a component you should consider
- Component material.
- Type of Hole (Blind hole or Through hole).
- Component batch size (large quantity of same material components or small quantities of multiple different material components.).
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