ranchak
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I have an upcoming job that I need to tap 1/8-27 NPT and 1/8-27 NPS holes in 304 SS. I can not seem to find a supplier for the 1/8-27 NPS Tap. Any suggestions?
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Need Tap Recommendation - 1/8-27 NPS for 304SS
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Mike1974
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McMaster-Carr
http://www.amazon.com/High-Speed-Steel-Straight-Pipe/dp/B002689DWK
https://www.fastenal.com/web/products/details/7003801
They all offer NPS taps, although I can't recommend a certain brand or style for 304ss.
http://www.amazon.com/High-Speed-Steel-Straight-Pipe/dp/B002689DWK
https://www.fastenal.com/web/products/details/7003801
They all offer NPS taps, although I can't recommend a certain brand or style for 304ss.
JRIowa
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Here:
Only 20 left
http://www.amazon.com/High-Speed-Steel-Straight-Pipe/dp/B002689DWK
I can't believe you couldn't find a supplier for that tap. I think I can go to the local hardware store and get one.
JR
Only 20 left
http://www.amazon.com/High-Speed-Steel-Straight-Pipe/dp/B002689DWK
I can't believe you couldn't find a supplier for that tap. I think I can go to the local hardware store and get one.
JR
Richard King
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http://www.vikingdrill.com/pdf/vkSection/tapsDiesSection201409.pdf
Plus they have some really great help info on taps and drill on their web page too.
Plus they have some really great help info on taps and drill on their web page too.
The real Leigh
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ranchak
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Thanks for the replies guys, but this is a straight pipe tap, ie. NPS, not tapered. It's for 304SS, if you look at McMaster they don't have straight pipe taps for Stainless Steel
ranchak
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ranchak
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The real Leigh
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JRIowa
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Well, for one thing, you don't say how many you have to do. Straight pipe is like a fine thread, the correct cutting fluid makes a big difference.
So, if you don't want the cheap taps, here's the expensive ones. Tap Search | Emuge Corporation
JR
Mike1974
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They certainly do have NPS taps, NPSF too. They aren't specifically made for stainless, it just says they are HSS for most metals and plastic. FWIW I have bought the "long life" npt pipe taps from them and they are Widia brand TiN coated.
steamachine
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Just went through the search a couple weeks ago, ended up getting it from Grand Brass.
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ranchak
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You guys are right I didn't say how many parts I have to do. On this run there are 200 Straight threads and 100 Tapered thread, this will be an on going job. Mike1974 you are correct, I called McMaster and the NPT taps are TiN coated Widia.
JRIowa
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The hardest pipe tap for stainless is British standard
The best tap for stainless is Emuge. We do all of the weird stainless steels. Our guys think 316/317 is the gravy work. We've got a job coming in that's all CD4MCu, duplex stainless. That's the only duplex that meets B&PVC section IX.
JR
The best tap for stainless is Emuge. We do all of the weird stainless steels. Our guys think 316/317 is the gravy work. We've got a job coming in that's all CD4MCu, duplex stainless. That's the only duplex that meets B&PVC section IX.
JR
