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03D041 - Walter M4 x 0.7 HSS Taper Tap for Precision Threading

Packaging: 3 per each
$16.92/ea

Package Price:

$50.76/3 per each

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OVERVIEW

Premium Industrial Threading with Walter HSS Taps

The Walter 03D041 4.0mm Taper HSS Tap is a high-performance cutting tool designed for professional machinists, fabricators, and maintenance personnel who demand precision and durability. Manufactured from top-tier High-Speed Steel (HSS), this tap is engineered to withstand the high temperatures and mechanical stresses generated during the metal threading process. Unlike standard carbon steel taps, Walter's HSS composition ensures the cutting edges remain sharp over a significantly longer service life, providing consistent thread quality from the first hole to the last.

This specific model features a "Taper" chamfer style, characterized by a gradual taper over the first 7 to 10 threads. This design is critical for manual threading operations as it distributes the cutting load across more teeth and helps the user align the tap perpendicular to the workpiece surface effortlessly. It is the preferred choice for starting new threads in difficult materials or when precision alignment is paramount. The precision-ground threads reduce friction and torque requirements, allowing for smoother cutting action and cleaner finished threads.

Versatility is a core strength of the Walter 03D041. It is capable of cutting threads in a wide variety of materials, including mild steel, stainless steel, and non-ferrous metals like aluminum. Whether used for creating new internal threads in a fabrication project or cleaning up damaged threads during equipment repair, this tool delivers reliable performance. Its robust construction minimizes the risk of breakage, a common issue with inferior taps, ensuring that your production or repair schedule remains uninterrupted.

In industrial MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) settings, having reliable cutting tools is essential. The Walter 4.0mm Taper Tap integrates seamlessly into any professional tool set, offering the quality assurance associated with the Walter Surface Technologies brand. It is an indispensable tool for workshops dealing with metric fasteners and assembly tasks.

Additional Information
Packaging Description:3 per each
Brand:Walter
Size:4.0mm, M4
Material:High-Speed Steel (HSS)
Style:Taper
Thread Type:Metric
Chamfer Length:7-10 Threads
Application Material:Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Walter 4.0mm HSS Taper Tap
  • Protective packaging

APPLICATIONS

  • Creating new M4 metric threads in mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
  • Repairing or cleaning up damaged internal threads
  • Manual hand tapping operations requiring easy starting
  • Through-hole threading applications
  • General maintenance and fabrication assembly
  • Automotive and machinery repair

FAQ

A taper tap, like this Walter model, has a pronounced chamfer of 7-10 threads, making it easier to start a thread straight. A plug tap has a shorter chamfer (3-5 threads) and is used after the taper tap or for through holes where starting is less critical.

Yes, this tap is made from High-Speed Steel (HSS), which is hard enough and heat-resistant enough to effectively cut threads in stainless steel. Using a quality cutting lubricant is highly recommended.

For a standard M4 x 0.7mm thread, the recommended drill bit size is typically 3.3mm. Always consult a tap and drill chart for the specific thread percentage required.

While a taper tap can be used in blind holes, it will not thread all the way to the bottom due to its long chamfer. It is best used to start the thread, followed by a bottoming tap to finish the threads near the bottom of the hole.

Yes, using a tapping fluid or cutting oil is essential. It reduces friction, dissipates heat, and helps clear chips, significantly extending the life of the tap and improving thread quality.

Ground threads mean the thread form on the tap was ground into the hardened steel rather than cut before hardening. This results in much higher precision, sharper cutting edges, and better accuracy.

This is a metric tap with a nominal diameter of 4.0mm (M4).