
USER GUIDE TAPS Tap Styles for Hole Types Recommendation of Application 1. Straight fluted tap with spiral point 2. Left-hand spiral fluted tap Through hole 3. Straight fluted tap with long chamfer lead 1. Right-hand spiral fluted tap 2. Straight fluted tap Blind hole with short chamfer lead Front and End Configurations According to DIN2197 Front End Shank End 1 External Center 4 External Center 2 Stepped External Center 5 Chamfer 3 Internal Center 6 Internal Center Thread Dia. Range (mm) Front End Shank End Tap Standard <Ø6 1 4 5 DIN352 Ø7 1 2 4 5 6 DIN371 >Ø8 1 2 3 5 6 DIN376 719 719