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Form Taps vs. Cut Taps: The Full Guide

When you need to thread a hole, it may seem easiest to reach for the nearest right-size tap. But even before drilling the hole, professional machinists consider the material being tapped, whether the hole is through or blind, and other variables before deciding whether to use a cut tap or a form tap.

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Detailed Guide to Roll Taps

Whenever an internal thread can be made with a roll tap, this is the tool that should be used for the job. Roll taps, also known as form taps, hold distinct advantages over cut taps. Roll tap advantages are inherent in the way they create the threads.

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