Tap Styles Methods of Chip Handling

Through Holes Blind Holes

Push Chips Pull Chips

  • GUN™ (spiral point) or
  • RHSF (Right-Hand
LHSF (Left-HandSpiral Flute).
Spiral Flute).• Ideal for materials
  • Ideal for materials with long chips. with long chips.

GUN™ LHSF RHSF

Blind or Through Holes Blind or Through Holes

Store Chips No Chips

  • STFL (Straight Flute).
  • Forming.
  • Ideal for materials
  • Ideal for ductile

with short chips. materials <32 HRC.

STFL Forming Tap