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Request short-series identification with the complete metric size/pitch. Keep ANSI as a source-family reference where needed in purchasing documents, without using it to relabel the tools as UNC.
THREADING TOOLS / INDUSTRIAL PROCUREMENT
Short Series HSS Hex Shank Drill Tap
Choose the short metric combination series by its actual dimensions, not its catalogue label.
This short-series HSS drill tap combines drilling, tapping and chamfering with a 1/4-inch hex drive. Six metric combinations run from M3 × 0.5 to M10 × 1.5. Overall lengths are 53.7–59 mm, creating a separate dimensional choice from the long and compact series.
6 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.
- Combines drilling, tapping and chamfering.
- 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) hex shank.
- Short series: 53.7–59 mm listed overall lengths.
- Listed sizes: M3 × 0.5 to M10 × 1.5.
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 (mm) | Drill length (mm) | Thread length (mm) | Hex shank | Catalogue series label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3x0.5 | 53.7 | 6.5 | 11 | 1/4in(6.35mm) | ANSI |
| M4x0.7 | 54 | 7.6 | 10.5 | 1/4in(6.35mm) | ANSI |
| M5x0.8 | 58 | 8.7 | 14 | 1/4in(6.35mm) | ANSI |
| M6x1.0 | 58 | 8.8 | 14 | 1/4in(6.35mm) | ANSI |
| M8x1.25 | 59 | 10 | 15 | 1/4in(6.35mm) | ANSI |
| M10x1.5 | 58.5 | 12 | 14 | 1/4in(6.35mm) | ANSI |
Review the drill and thread sections together with component thickness and the required cutting sequence.
M6 × 1.0 has 58 mm overall length, 8.8 mm drill length and 14 mm thread length. M10 × 1.5 has a 58.5 mm overall length, so do not assume the range grows monotonically with diameter.
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PRODUCT SELECTION
Application, Chip Path & Selection Limits
Match the component and operation
For access-limited work, compare the tool’s overall reach and the drill-to-thread transition with component thickness. Keep the application material and required full thread in the selection brief.
Check the operating boundary
The catalogue’s ANSI label does not make these UNC tools: the listed threads are metric. No universal thickness or impact-operation capability follows from the short-series name.
PRODUCT SELECTION
Compare the Adjacent Product Families
| Product family | Selection boundary to review |
|---|---|
| Long Series HSS Hex Shank Drill Tap | Compare drilling length, thread length and reach before choosing the long hex-shank combination tool. |
| Compact HSS Hex Shank Drill Tap | Use size-specific drill and thread lengths to decide whether the compact geometry fits. |
| 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. |
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
The short-series label must stay attached to its actual dimensional table. Review the six listed metric entries against the intended component thickness so a shared hex drive does not conceal an unintended length substitution.
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
For sample comparison, record the drilling length and transition location as well as the finished thread. A matching hex and M-size can conceal a different cutting sequence and available reach.
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 | M6 × 1.0 has 58 mm overall length, 8.8 mm drill length and 14 mm thread length. M10 × 1.5 has a 58.5 mm overall length, so do not assume the range grows monotonically with diameter. | Avoid holder mismatch, insufficient reach or unintended substitution |
| Geometry / set identity | For sample comparison, record the drilling length and transition location as well as the finished thread. A matching hex and M-size can conceal a different cutting sequence and available reach. | 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
Use the short-series dimensions as part of the SKU specification. In a distributor assortment, separate these six sizes from the long and compact families even if the hex size and thread labels are shared.
Marking, packs & repeat orders
Request short-series identification with the complete metric size/pitch. Keep ANSI as a source-family reference where needed in purchasing documents, without using it to relabel the tools as UNC.
Turn the selection into a clear purchasing list
Choose the short metric combination series by its actual dimensions, not its catalogue label.
SELECTION & BUYER QUESTIONS
Product Questions
Are these short-series taps UNC because the catalogue says ANSI?
No. The table lists metric threads from M3 × 0.5 to M10 × 1.5. Order by the actual thread designation and dimensions rather than inferring thread form from a series label.
What is the M6 short-series geometry?
Overall length is 58 mm, drill length 8.8 mm and thread length 14 mm, with a 6.35 mm hex shank.
Is this range always shorter than the compact series?
No. At M10 the short series is 58.5 mm overall, while the compact series is 64 mm. Compare the required size, not just the family names.
Does the short series include M12?
No M12 entry is listed here. The long and compact families have separate M12 entries and must be checked independently.
How do I choose material thickness for a drill tap?
Compare thickness with the drilling section and the point-to-thread transition, allowing for exit clearance. Supply the drawing; do not use overall length as the limit.
What should be written on a short-series purchase line?
Thread/pitch, overall length, drill length, thread length, 1/4-inch hex, material and quantity. Add the component thickness and packing requirement to the RFQ.
PRODUCT ENQUIRY
Request a Quote for Short Series HSS Hex Shank Drill 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.