Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: General Tool Life Question

Hi Tim:
Buy them individually from a reputable industrial supplier.
The "kits" are all garbage.
You'll need lots more small taps than large taps.
Sizes 4:40 to 10:32 you need at least 3 of each.
Anything between 1/4:20 and 5/16: 18 you need 2
Larger than that you need only 1
Guhring is a good brand
So is Yamawa and Clarkson.
Cheers

Marcus

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From: "Tim Goldstein" <timg@...>
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Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: General Tool Life Question


> Yes many USA companies appear to make carbon steel taps. I am actually
> shopping for a tap and dies set to cover 4-40 through 1/2" and waht I
really
> want is USA made, HHS, and would like to keep it under $200. I am amazed
at
> the number of USA carbon steel sets I see. Anyone have any ideas on where
to
> get a HSS set? So far I have found an unknown brand USA at Enco for about
> $170 for a 39 piece set and McMaster lists one for about $180 but I
haven't
> check the country of origin (I would guess USA, but need to call and
> verify).
>
> Tim
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> >BTW, do any USA companies still make carbon steel taps?
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