Kennametal Carbide Machine Taps

Beyond™ High-Performance Solid Carbide Taps

Primary Application

Solid carbide taps offer higher productivity and outstanding performance in a wider range of materials than formerly possible. Get more production from a single tool and superior accuracy of product thread that surpasses the competition. Kennametal High-Performance Solid Carbide Taps are available in various specifications with enhanced precision and design, which translates into longer tool life, excellent performance, and exceptional wear resistance.

High performance to surpass competitive taps.
More production from a single tool.
Available in various specifications.

Features and Benefits

Advanced Technology

Manufactured with micrograin carbide for exceptional wear life.
Ideal for long production runs where fewer tool changes equate to greater productivity.
Designed for outstanding tool life in steel, cast iron, aluminium, and hardened materials.
Runs 4x faster and lasts 4x longer than conventional taps.
Tap runout less than 10 microns (.0004").
PVD nanolayer TiAlN/TiN coated carbide grade.

Application Information

Maximum chip control and free cutting in through holes.
For use on CNC machines with synchronous or rigid
tapping control and precision toolholders.
Straight-flute taps for sizes M4 and larger for ductile or cast iron.
Can be factory reconditioned to original specifications and tolerances.

Customisation

Engineered solutions available upon request.
Available in various specifications.

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T331 Spiral Flute

Product Code	D1 Size	L	L3	L2	D	Flutes
T331M060X100R6HX KC7542 »	M6 x 1	70.00	8.00	24.00	6.00	3.00
T331M080X125R6HX KC7542 »	M8 x 1.25	80.00	10.00	32.00	8.00	3.00
T331M100X150R6HX KC7542 »	M10 x 1.5	90.00	12.00	40.00	10.00	4.00
T331M120X175R6HX KC7542 »	M12 x 1.75	100.00	14.00	48.00	12.00	4.00
T331M140X200R6HX KC7542 »	M14 x 2	110.00	16.00	56.00	12.00	4.00
T331M160X200R6HX KC7542 »	M16 x 2	110.00	16.00	64.00	14.00	4.00
T331MF100X100R6HX KC7542 »	M10 x 1	90.00	12.00	40.00	10.00	4.00
T331MF120X150R6HX KC7542 »	M12 x 1.5	100.00	14.00	48.00	12.00	4.00
T331MF140X150R6HX KC7542 »	M14 x 1.5	110.00	16.00	56.00	12.00	4.00

T471 Straight Flute

Product Code	D1 Size	L	L3	L2	D	Flutes
T471M120X175R6HX KC7512 »	M12 x 1.75	100.00	21.00	48.00	12.00	3.00
T471M140X200R6HX KC7512 »	M14 x 2	110.00	24.00	56.00	12.00	4.00
T471M160X200R6HX KC7512 »	M16 x 2	110.00	24.00	64.00	14.00	4.00
T471MF100X100R6HX KC7512 »	M10 x 1	90.00	18.00	40.00	10.00	3.00
T471MF120X150R6HX KC7512 »	M12 x 1.5	100.00	21.00	48.00	12.00	3.00
T471MF140X150R6HX KC7512 »	M14 x 1.5	110.00	24.00	56.00	12.00	4.00
T471MF160X150R6HX KC7512 »	M16 x 1.5	110.00	24.00	64.00	14.00	4.00