Machine Tap DIN 371 Form C 35° Spiral Flute HSSE VAP - M 6 x 1.0 is an HSSE internal threading tool according to DIN 371 for cutting M 6 x 1.0 in a guided machine or assisted workshop setup. Use it when the drawing calls for this exact thread designation and when alignment, hole preparation, and feed control can be kept stable.
Metric ISO threads use the M designation and are common in mechanical engineering, maintenance, and standard fastening work. Before selection, confirm the hole type, tool form, workpiece material, and thread direction. This avoids using a tap geometry that does not match the chip flow or required thread depth.
- Cut internal threads in guided machine or assisted tapping operations where spindle alignment and controlled feed influence thread quality.
- Use the spiral flute geometry primarily for blind holes where chips need to move back out of the hole.
- Clamp the workpiece rigidly and use a tapping chuck or machine holder that keeps the tap square to the hole axis.
- Process: manual driving or assisted driving depending on your holder and machine setup
- Use: thread cutting, re tapping, and thread cleaning depending on condition
Note Verify the workpiece preparation, thread designation, and holder alignment before starting. Stop if torque rises suddenly or if the tool no longer follows the hole axis.
- Guided tapping supports consistent alignment when the machine setup is stable.
- The stated chamfer or flute geometry helps you select the tool for the correct hole type.
- The HSSE execution is stated directly in the product data and supports clear tool selection.
- The thread designation in the product name reduces the risk of choosing the wrong thread system.
Drawbacks
- Requires a stable and aligned setup because side load can damage the tap or thread.
- Process data such as speed and lubricant still must be adapted to the workpiece material.
- Confirm the thread designation, hole type, and workpiece material from the drawing.
- Prepare the hole and entry chamfer according to the required thread process.
- Clamp the workpiece rigidly and align the spindle with the hole axis.
- Mount the tap in a suitable tapping chuck or rigid holder.
- Apply cutting fluid matched to the material and start the cut with controlled feed.
- Monitor torque and chip evacuation while the tap advances.
- Retract the tap under control after the required thread depth is reached.
- Clean the thread and verify the functional fit.
- 1 piece Machine Tap DIN 371 Form C 35° Spiral Flute HSSE VAP - M 6 x 1.0
- Product type: Machine tap
- Standard: DIN 371
- Chamfer or form: Form C 35°
- Tool material: HSSE
- Coating or surface treatment: VAP
- Thread designation: M 6 x 1.0
- Thread system: Metric ISO
- Thread direction: Right hand
- Thread standard: DIN 13
- Tolerance class: ISO2 (6H)
- Overall length L1: 80 mm
- Thread length L2: 10 mm
- Shank diameter D2: 6 mm
- Square size: 4.9 mm
- Core hole diameter: 5 mm
- Packaging unit: 1
- How do you select the correct variant
- Select M 6 x 1.0 only when it matches the drawing, mating component, and required process. Also check the tool type, material designation, and holder or machine setup before use.
- What does Metric ISO mean in this product context
- Metric ISO threads use the M designation and are common in mechanical engineering, maintenance, and standard fastening work.
- How do you decide whether this tap fits the hole type
- Use the chamfer form and flute geometry as the main clue. Spiral point and Form B tools are normally selected for through holes, while spiral flute designs are selected when chips must leave a blind hole toward the entry.
- What setup check prevents most tapping errors
- The workpiece and spindle must be aligned to the hole axis. Misalignment creates side load and can damage the tap or produce an oversized thread.
- What does HSSE tell you
- HSSE is the tool material or execution stated in the product data. Use it as a selection fact together with thread designation and tool geometry.
- Where can you find technical information for machine taps
- Technical information machine taps as PDF
- What should you inspect after the operation
- Inspect the thread or prepared hole for burrs, chips, and functional fit before the part moves to assembly.
- Where can you find more product and application information in a catalog
- VD 23 catalog as PDF
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