Taper Taps have a lead of 8-10 thread chamfer, the taper acts as a lead in and guide in the starting and cutting action of the thread.
Taper style taps help to start the thread square with the workpiece.
Taper taps are commonly used in through holes and in materials where a tapered guide is necessary.
These taps can also be used as a machine tap for tapping in free cutting steel up to 800N/mm2.
