Machine Taps
The UK’s biggest and best range of high quality machine taps, available in a wide range of thread forms from general purpose to high performance.
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YG-1 Prime-X
Machine Taps
The no. 1 machine tap for all round performance tapping
YG-1’s best selling range of machine taps offer Up to 50% higher cutting speeds & 100% more tool life than HSSE Taps.
General Purpose
Machine Taps
True 90° system which excels in shoulder & slot milling
Designed for multi-purpose general tapping applications across a wide range of materials.
High Performance Universal
Machine Taps
90° milling system with true perpendicularity
Designed for high performance tapping with longer tool life & improved thread quality.
Stainless Steel (INOX)
Machine Taps
For premium aluminium milling with maximum productivity
Specially engineered for coping with the demands of stainless steel. Reduced friction, lower torque and reliable.
YG-1 Prime-X
Machine Taps
The no. 1 machine tap for all round performance tapping
YG-1’s best selling range of machine taps offer Up to 50% higher cutting speeds & 100% more tool life than HSSE Taps.
General Purpose
Machine Taps
True 90° system which excels in shoulder & slot milling
Designed for multi-purpose general tapping applications across a wide range of materials.
High Performance
Machine Taps
90° milling system with true perpendicularity
Designed for high performance tapping with longer tool life & improved thread quality.
Synchro Rigid
Machine Taps
Economical true 90° milling with 6 cutting edges
Ultra high performance tapping for up to 4x the surface speed of conventional taps. Must be used with synchro tap chucks.
Titanium & Nickel Alloy
Machine Taps
Sublime surface finish & extreme depths of cut <34mm
Dedicated range for titanium & nickel alloys or unalloyed titanium. Includes 10°, 15° or 25° helix for high strength.
Aluminium & Non-Ferrous
Machine Taps
Cost effective 90° milling system with 4 cutting edges
Geometries include interrupted flutes to prevent chip clogging and a 45° helix for fast chip evacuation.
High Resistance
Machine Taps
For dedicated high speed aluminium milling
Designed for difficult materials like alloy & hardened steels, grey cast iron, high silicone aluminium & bronze/copper alloys.
Synchro Rigid
Machine Taps
Economical true 90° milling with 6 cutting edges
Ultra high performance tapping for up to 4x the surface speed of conventional taps. Must be used with synchro tap chucks.
Cast Iron & Abrasive
Machine Taps
Widely used low cost ISO 90° milling system
Powder Metal & HSS taps including optimised geometries, high strength and short lead taps for thin wall components.
Cold Forming
Roll Taps
Ideal for small, deep cuts in non-ferrous milling
For stronger and chip-less threads. Powder metal roll taps with the option of oil grooves to aid lubrication.
Thread Repair
Machine Taps
Lightweight aluminium body for super high speed milling
Suitable for repairing damaged threads when combining them with any popular brand of thread repair insert.
Solid Carbide
Machine Taps
Low cost ISO 90° milling system for ADKT inserts
For ultra high speed machine tapping with up to 10x more tool life compared to conventional HSS machine taps.
Chip Breaker
Machine Taps
Widely used low cost ISO 90° milling system
Features an advanced chip breaker and a 15° helix angle, providing exceptional chip evacuation.