Storage racks and machine area
Use tap-only and straight flute with the metric size/pitch in the proposed identification. A shared 1/4-inch drive should not make these items indistinguishable from combination drill taps in the same shipment.
THREADING TOOLS / INDUSTRIAL PROCUREMENT
HSS 1/4 Inch Hex Shank Straight Flute Tap
Add a hex-drive tap to the assortment without confusing it with a drill-and-tap tool.
This fully ground HSS straight flute tap range uses a 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) hex drive. Seven metric size-and-pitch combinations cover M3 × 0.5 to M12 × 1.75, with 57–77 mm overall lengths. It is a tapping tool for a prepared hole, not a combined drill tap.
7 defined entriesSize-by-size dimensions for an identifiable purchasing list.
HSSTie the tool-material requirement to the selected application.
Order-line controlKeep the approved geometry and quantities together for replenishment.
- Fully ground HSS straight flute design.
- 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) hex shank.
- Listed thread sizes: M3 × 0.5 to M12 × 1.75.
- Listed overall lengths: 57–77 mm.
PRODUCT SELECTION
Sizes, Dimensions & Drive Interface
Dimensions are in millimetres except thread designations, drive labels and lead counts. Read each column with the dimension reference below.
| Thread / designation | Overall length L (mm) | Working / cutting length Lc (mm) | Listed diameter d (mm) | Square / drive k (mm) | Pilot reference (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3x0.5 | 57 | 16 | 7.2 | 6.35 | 2.5 |
| M4x0.7 | 62 | 20 | 7.2 | 6.35 | 3.3 |
| M5x0.8 | 62 | 22 | 7.2 | 6.35 | 4.2 |
| M6x1.0 | 67 | 26 | 7.2 | 6.35 | 5 |
| M8x1.25 | 67 | 26 | 7.2 | 6.35 | 6.8 |
| M10x1.5 | 73 | 24 | 7.2 | 6.35 | 8.5 |
| M12x1.75 | 77 | 28 | 7.2 | 6.35 | 10.3 |
Match pilot-hole preparation to the thread system, workpiece and agreed acceptance requirement.
The M6 × 1.0 row has L 67 mm, Lc 26 mm, d 7.2 mm and k 6.35 mm. Compare the full tool and interface dimensions before replacing a square-drive machine tap.
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PRODUCT SELECTION
Application, Chip Path & Selection Limits
Match the component and operation
Select the hole preparation and thread requirement first, then check chip behaviour for the workpiece and hole form. The hex interface provides a defined drive dimension but still needs a suitable controlled tapping setup.
Check the operating boundary
A hex shank does not prove impact-driver suitability or eliminate alignment and reversal requirements. The dark appearance in the product views does not identify a particular coating.
PRODUCT SELECTION
Compare the Adjacent Product Families
| Product family | Selection boundary to review |
|---|---|
| HSS 1/4 Inch Hex Shank Spiral Flute Tap | Combine a defined hex interface with a return-chip flute form for blind-hole selection. |
| Long Series HSS Hex Shank Drill Tap | Compare drilling length, thread length and reach before choosing the long hex-shank combination tool. |
| HSS Metric Straight Flute Machine Tap | Build a metric assortment around the actual shank and square dimensions—not thread size alone. |
Keep the selected family, thread designation and dimensional reference together. Shared nominal sizes or drive shapes do not establish interchangeability.
WORKSHOP & SUPPLIER REVIEW
Workshop, Material Handling & Order Organisation
For this hex-drive range, the important order boundary is tap-only versus combined drilling and tapping. Review the prepared-hole operation and straight flute form alongside the drive specification.
Bar-stock handling
Carry the HSS requirement with the item drawing when discussing material preparation for this range.
Component feed and transfer
Keep the approved item identity and dimensional revision with components during order discussions. Use the exact thread and drive dimensions to distinguish similar tools.
Plan the order around the approved item
- Define the thread and application using this product’s selection table.
- Compare the tool interface and cutting geometry with the sample or drawing.
- Agree sample acceptance, quantities by size and the requested pack arrangement.
- Reference the same approved item and revision for replenishment.
QUALITY & SAMPLE ACCEPTANCE
Quality Review for the Selected Specification
Use the sample to verify the hex interface and the complete tapping geometry. Do not accept a combination drill tap on the basis of an identical drive size.
Use the following items to define the sample and order acceptance brief.
| Review item | What to agree | Procurement risk addressed |
|---|---|---|
| Thread identification | Nominal size, required pitch and finished-thread requirement | Avoid the wrong thread family or pitch |
| Dimensions and holding | The M6 × 1.0 row has L 67 mm, Lc 26 mm, d 7.2 mm and k 6.35 mm. Compare the full tool and interface dimensions before replacing a square-drive machine tap. | Avoid holder mismatch, insufficient reach or unintended substitution |
| Geometry / set identity | Use the sample to verify the hex interface and the complete tapping geometry. Do not accept a combination drill tap on the basis of an identical drive size. | Avoid the wrong cutting form or incomplete member sequence |
| Sample acceptance plan | Agree the reference drawing, acceptance method and sampling requirement for the application | Make sample approval and repeat-order review refer to the same item |
PROCUREMENT & REPLENISHMENT
Packaging, Custom Requests & Bulk Purchasing
Keep the packing brief specific
Distinguish hex-drive straight flute taps from hex-drive drill taps in the stock description. Include the prepared-hole requirement, exact metric pitch and holder information in a mixed power-tool accessory enquiry.
Marking, packs & repeat orders
Use tap-only and straight flute with the metric size/pitch in the proposed identification. A shared 1/4-inch drive should not make these items indistinguishable from combination drill taps in the same shipment.
Turn the selection into a clear purchasing list
Add a hex-drive tap to the assortment without confusing it with a drill-and-tap tool.
SELECTION & BUYER QUESTIONS
Product Questions
Does this tap drill its own pilot hole?
No. This is the straight flute tap-only family. A combined drill tap includes a separate drilling section and is listed on another page.
What does 1/4-inch mean on this metric tap?
It identifies the hex drive, equal to 6.35 mm. The working threads remain the metric size-and-pitch combinations in the table.
Can the hex tap be used in impact mode?
No impact rating is established by the hex shape. Provide the machine, holder and operating mode for selection review.
What are the M6 straight-flute hex dimensions?
L 67 mm, Lc 26 mm, listed diameter d 7.2 mm and hex k 6.35 mm. Check available engagement and access with the holder.
Is it the same as the 80 mm hex spiral flute tap?
No. This range has straight flutes and 57–77 mm overall lengths. The separate spiral flute family is listed at 80 mm throughout.
How should a distributor distinguish it from a hex drill tap?
Label it tap-only, straight flute, metric size/pitch and 1/4-inch hex. Keep the pilot-hole requirement and quantity with the order line.
PRODUCT ENQUIRY
Request a Quote for HSS 1/4 Inch Hex Shank Straight Flute Tap
Send the selected thread designation, quantities and the application details below. Add a drawing or size list to keep the enquiry tied to the required configuration.