
Tap Styles Methods of Chip Handling
Through Holes Blind Holes
Push Chips Pull Chips
- GUN™ (spiral point) or
- RHSF (Right-Hand
| LHSF (Left-Hand | Spiral 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