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03B164 - Walter 1 Inch - 12 NF HSS Taper Tap

Packaging: 1 per each
$214.76/ea

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OVERVIEW

Precision Threading with Walter High Speed Steel Taps

The Walter 03B164 is a premium-grade 1-12 NF Taper Tap designed for industrial threading applications where precision and durability are paramount. Engineered from top-quality High Speed Steel (HSS), this tool is built to withstand the high temperatures and abrasive forces generated during the cutting process. Unlike standard carbon steel taps, HSS maintains its hardness at higher temperatures, allowing for faster cutting speeds and a significantly longer service life. This specific model features a National Fine (NF) thread profile with 12 threads per inch on a 1-inch diameter shank, making it an essential tool for fine-thread applications requiring high tensile strength.

The tap features a "Taper" chamfer style, which is characterized by a gradual cutting entry over 7 to 10 threads. This design distributes the cutting load across more teeth, making it the easiest type of tap to start square with the workpiece. It is particularly effective for initiating new threads in tough materials or for aligning the tap in an existing hole before switching to a plug or bottoming tap. The precision ground threads ensure that every cut produces a clean, accurate profile, reducing friction and torque requirements while minimizing the risk of tap breakage.

Walter Surface Technologies has hardened and tempered this tool to exacting standards, ensuring it can tackle a wide range of materials including aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel. Whether used for hand tapping operations or in a machine setup, the 03B164 delivers consistent performance. Its robust construction makes it an excellent choice for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) environments where reliability is critical. The ground thread form also aids in chip evacuation, although taper taps are generally best suited for through-holes where chips can exit the bottom of the workpiece.

Additional Information
Packaging Description:1 per each
Brand:Walter
Material:High Speed Steel
Thread Type:NF (National Fine)
Size (in):1"
Tap Style:Taper
Thread Pitch:12 TPI
Finish:Bright
Chamfer Type:Taper (7-10 threads)

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Walter 1-12 NF High Speed Steel Taper Tap

APPLICATIONS

  • Cutting new 1-12 NF threads in metal fabrication
  • Repairing damaged or stripped threads in machinery
  • Tapping through-holes in plate and structural steel
  • Maintenance and repair on automotive and heavy equipment
  • Working with materials such as Aluminum, Mild Steel, and Stainless Steel

FAQ

A taper tap, like this Walter model, has a longer chamfer (7-10 threads) which helps align the tap and makes starting threads easier. A plug tap has a shorter chamfer (3-5 threads) and is used after the taper tap or for through holes.

This High Speed Steel tap is designed to cut a variety of metals including aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel effectively.

While it can start threads in a blind hole, a taper tap cannot cut threads all the way to the bottom. You would typically start with this taper tap and finish with a bottoming tap.

It indicates the tap size and thread pitch. The diameter is 1 inch, and it has 12 threads per inch, following the National Fine (NF) standard.

Yes, using a high-quality cutting fluid or tapping compound is highly recommended to reduce friction, clear chips, and extend the life of the tap.

Yes, the taper design makes it specifically well-suited for hand tapping operations as it is easier to start straight compared to other styles.

Ground threads are more precise than cut threads, offering better accuracy, tighter tolerances, and smoother cutting action.

For a 1-12 NF thread, you typically need a specific tap drill size (often around 59/64 inch or 23.25mm) to ensure the proper percentage of thread engagement.

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