Here’s an English comparison guide on how to choose between spiral flute taps, straight flute taps, and forming (roll) taps:
| Feature | Spiral Flute Taps | Straight Flute Taps | Forming (Roll) Taps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Handling | Excellent for chip evacuation in blind holes | Moderate; chips collect in the hole | No chips produced (cold forming process) |
| Best For | Blind holes, soft & ductile materials | Through holes, cast iron, short blind holes | Ductile materials like aluminum, brass, copper |
| Hole Type | Blind holes | Through holes & shallow blind holes | Mostly blind holes |
| Thread Forming | Cutting type | Cutting type | Cold forming—material displaced, not cut |
| Lubrication Need | Medium to high | Medium | High—critical to prevent tap breakage |
| Surface Finish | Good | Average | Excellent—smooth, work-hardened threads |
| Tap Strength | Moderate | High | Very High (no cutting edges) |
| Material Suitability | Steel, aluminum, stainless steel | Cast iron, steel, brass | Soft to medium ductile materials only |
| Tolerance Control | Standard | Standard | High precision, less variation |