Technical Details
Manufacturer
US PRO
Package Dimensions
3.94 x 3.94 x 0.79 cm; 100 g
Item Package Quantity
1
Item Weight
100 g
Product descriptionM5 x 0.8P Tap Set containing: 1 x Taper 1 x Second 1 x Plug M5 x 0.8P Tap Set containing: 1 x Taper 1 x Second 1 x Plug
Key Features:
Thread Size: M5 x 0.8P
M5 refers to a metric thread with a diameter of 5mm.
0.8P stands for the pitch of the thread, which means the distance between each thread is 0.8mm.
Taper, Second, and Plug Taps:
Taper Tap: This tap starts the thread-cutting process. It has a taper over the first 8-10 threads, providing an easier and more gradual cutting entry, making it ideal for starting a thread in a drilled hole.
Second Tap: Once the taper tap has begun the thread, the second tap deepens the cut. It has fewer lead threads (usually 3-5) and cuts further into the material.
Plug Tap: The plug tap is the final tool in the process, cutting the thread to its full depth. It has only 1-2 lead threads and is primarily used to finish the threads, especially near the bottom of a hole.
Material:
The taps are typically made from High-Speed Steel (HSS) or another durable, hardened material, ensuring long-lasting performance and high wear resistance when cutting through various materials, such as metals like aluminum, steel, cast iron, and even softer materials like wood or plastic.
Package:
The set contains 3 taps:
1 Taper tap for starting the thread.
1 Second tap for progressing the thread deeper.
1 Plug tap for finishing the thread.
Applications:
These taps are used to cut internal threads, typically in materials such as:
Metals (steel, aluminum, brass, etc.)
Plastics
Wood (though this is less common for taps of this fine pitch)
Suitable for general threading applications, engineering projects, DIY repairs, and machine shop tasks.
Use:
M5 x 0.8 taps are commonly