EXOTAP VA-3® Taps (342)

High Performance Spiral Point Tap for Stainless Steel

Overview

EXOTAP® VA-3 is the premium solution for tapping performance in stainless steels.

Features

HSSE material

Increased wear resistance

Spiral Point

For through hole applications

Steam Oxide surface treatment

S/O increases mechanical lubricity

OSG V-coating

Increased hardness, lubricity & wear resistance

TiN coating

Increased wear resistance

Inch & Metric

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Series

Applications

 

Low Carbon Steels, Stainless Steel 300 & 400

 

Medium-High Carbon Steels, Stainless Steel 17-4PH

Application Guide

ISO Work Material Recommended
P Low Carbon Steel : 1010, 1018
P Medium Carbon Steel : 1035, 1045
P High Carbon Steel : 1065
P Alloy Steels : 4140, 4340
P Die Steels
M Stainless Steels : 300
M Stainless Steels : 400
M Stainless Steels : 17-4PH
K Cast Iron
N Aluminum : 6061, 7075
N Aluminum : Casting
S Nickel Alloy : Inconel
S Titanium : 6AL4V (30HRC)
H Hardened Steels : ~35 HRC
H Hardened Steels : 35-45 HRC
H Hardened Steels : 45-50 HRC
H Hardened Steels : 50-70 HRC

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