Machining > Threading > Taps > Metric - Hand Taps | Sutton M203 Hand Tap Set - M | Sutton M203 Hand Tap Set - M | Sutton Tools Carbon Hand Taps are ideal for routine maintenance, repair work, and for rethreading where high accuracy and tolerance thread is not critical. | Straight flutes are designed for tapping into materials where chips break-up readily and present no disposal problems, particularly in through-hole tapping. | Straight flute taps are only suitable for hand operations, tapping up to 1-1/2 x diameter. | Features | Straight Flutes suitable for through-hole tapping up to 1-1/2 x diameter | Taper lead: suitable for starting a thread. Intermediate lead: used after a taper lead and are suitable for through holes. | Bottoming lead: used after a taper lead and are suitable for blind holes | Square shank for use with a suitable tap wrench to drive the tap | Made from tungsten chrome alloy | Bright finish for general purpose applications, non-ferrous metals & plastics | Specifications | Designation: N | Material: TCA | Finish: Brt | Max Cut Depth: 1.5xD | Shank Form: A | x: als | Type: Straight Flute | Standard: Sutton | Thread Form: M | Lead: Set | Applications | Optimal for PVC Plastic | Optimal for Leather | Optimal for Rubber | Optimal for Carbon Fibre