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03D061 - Walter M6 High-Speed Steel Taper Tap

Packaging: 3 per each
$19.52/ea

Package Price:

$58.56/3 per each

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OVERVIEW

Precision Threading with Walter High-Speed Steel Taps

The Walter 03D061 6.0mm Taper Tap is a premium-grade threading tool designed for industrial professionals who demand accuracy and longevity. Crafted from high-quality High-Speed Steel (HSS), this tap is engineered to withstand the rigors of cutting threads into tough materials like stainless steel and mild steel without compromising edge retention. Unlike standard carbon steel taps, Walter's HSS composition ensures that the cutting edges remain sharp even under thermal stress, providing a consistent thread profile over a longer service life.

This specific model features a taper chamfer, typically extending over 7 to 10 threads. This geometry is critical for distributing the cutting load gradually, making it the ideal choice for starting new threads. The tapered entry helps align the tap squarely with the hole, reducing the risk of cross-threading and ensuring a straight, perpendicular thread path. It is particularly effective for through-holes where the chips can be pushed forward, although it is also widely used as a starting tap for blind holes before following up with a plug or bottoming tap.

Walter Surface Technologies has developed this tool with precision ground threads, which reduces friction and torque during the tapping process. This results in a cleaner cut and less physical effort required by the operator. Whether you are machining new components or performing critical maintenance repairs, the 03D061 delivers the reliability expected from a world-class tooling manufacturer. Its versatility across materials—from aluminum to hardened alloys—makes it a staple in any machinist's toolkit.

Key Technical Benefits:

  • Superior Material: HSS construction resists heat and wear.
  • Accuracy: Ground threads ensure Class 2B fit or better.
  • Versatility: Effective on ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Additional Information
Packaging Description:1 per each, 3 per each
Brand:Walter
Diameter:6.0mm
Material:High-Speed Steel (HSS)
Tap Type:Taper
Thread Size:M6
Chamfer Length:7-10 Threads
Finish:Bright

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Walter 6.0mm HSS Taper Tap
  • Protective packaging

APPLICATIONS

  • Cutting new threads in mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
  • Repairing damaged or stripped threads in maintenance applications
  • Starting threads in through-holes and blind holes
  • General fabrication and machine shop use
  • Automotive and heavy equipment repair

FAQ

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

Yes, this tap is made from High-Speed Steel (HSS), which is hard and durable enough to cut threads in stainless steel effectively.

For a standard M6 x 1.0 thread, a 5.0mm drill bit is typically recommended to achieve the correct thread percentage.

Yes, it can be used to start threads in a blind hole. However, because of the long taper, it will not thread all the way to the bottom. You may need a bottoming tap to finish the threads near the bottom of the hole.

Yes, using a high-quality cutting fluid or tapping compound is highly recommended to reduce friction, extend tool life, and produce cleaner threads.

This tap is manufactured from High-Speed Steel (HSS), which offers superior hardness and heat resistance compared to carbon steel taps.

While it can be used in machine tapping heads, taper taps are often used by hand for starting threads. If using power, ensure the clutch is set correctly to prevent breakage.

Ground thread taps are more precise, offering tighter tolerances and a smoother surface finish, which results in better quality threads and longer tool life.

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