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

2022-08-08
Latest company news about 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