03D121 - 12mm Metric HSS Taper Tap

Precision Threading with Walter 12.0mm HSS Taper Taps

The Walter 12.0mm Taper High-Speed Steel (HSS) Tap is an essential tool for industrial maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) professionals who demand accuracy and durability. Engineered by Walter Surface Technologies, a leader in surface treatment and cutting tools, this tap is designed to cut internal threads with exceptional precision. The tap is crafted from premium high-speed steel, a material renowned for its ability to withstand high temperatures without losing its hardness. This makes it particularly suitable for machining and threading tough materials such as stainless steel and mild steel, as well as softer non-ferrous metals like aluminum.

One of the standout features of this product is its manufacturing process. The threads are precision ground rather than cut, which ensures a smoother finish and tighter tolerances in the final threaded hole. This grinding process, combined with a rigorous hardening and tempering treatment, results in a tool that resists wear and breakage far better than standard carbon steel taps. The "Taper" style of this tap features a chamfer of approximately 8 to 10 threads. This geometry is specifically designed to help align the tap perpendicular to the workpiece, making it the ideal choice for starting new threads or for tough tapping applications where easing into the cut is necessary to prevent misalignment.

In industrial environments where downtime equates to lost revenue, reliability is key. The Walter 12.0mm HSS Tap delivers consistent performance, reducing the frequency of tool changes and the risk of stripped threads. Whether used for creating new fastening points in fabrication assemblies or repairing damaged threads in machinery components, this tool provides the bite and strength required for professional results. It is compatible with standard tap handles and can also be used in machine setups where appropriate speed and lubrication are applied.

Key Industrial Benefits

• Superior Material Composition: High-Speed Steel construction ensures the cutting edges stay sharp longer, even when working with abrasive or work-hardening materials like stainless steel.
• Precision Geometry: Ground threads reduce friction and torque requirements, leading to cleaner threads and less operator fatigue during hand tapping.
• Versatile Application: Capable of handling a wide spectrum of metals found in typical industrial settings, reducing the need to stock multiple tap types for different materials.