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What are High-Speed Steel (HSS) Taps used for?

What are High-Speed Steel (HSS) Taps used for?

2022-08-08

Thread Cutting in Metalworking:
HSS taps are ideal for cutting threads in carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and other common metals.
Industrial Machining & Fabrication:
Widely used in CNC machining, mold making, automotive, aerospace, electrical and mechanical parts manufacturing for threaded hole creation.
Maintenance & Repair:
Used by technicians and engineers for thread restoration or re-tapping damaged threads in machinery and equipment.
Workshop and DIY Applications:
Suitable for manual tapping in hobbyist and small-scale fabrication projects.
✅ Why HSS is Preferred
Excellent wear resistance
Maintains hardness at high cutting speeds
Good toughness and durability
Suitable for repeated use under moderate to heavy loads

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What are High-Speed Steel (HSS) Taps used for?

What are High-Speed Steel (HSS) Taps used for?

Thread Cutting in Metalworking:
HSS taps are ideal for cutting threads in carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and other common metals.
Industrial Machining & Fabrication:
Widely used in CNC machining, mold making, automotive, aerospace, electrical and mechanical parts manufacturing for threaded hole creation.
Maintenance & Repair:
Used by technicians and engineers for thread restoration or re-tapping damaged threads in machinery and equipment.
Workshop and DIY Applications:
Suitable for manual tapping in hobbyist and small-scale fabrication projects.
✅ Why HSS is Preferred
Excellent wear resistance
Maintains hardness at high cutting speeds
Good toughness and durability
Suitable for repeated use under moderate to heavy loads