Machine Tap FANAR D4-118M01-0160 16 mm, spiral/straight flute tool for threading

Machine tap FANAR D4-118M01-0160 is a solid 16 mm tap designed for cutting internal metric threads in machine applications. It is intended for use with tapping machines, CNC equipment or compatible spindle holders where a reliable spiral/straight flute tool is required to produce consistent internal threads. The tool combines a 16 mm diameter cutting profile with a flute geometry suitable for controlled chip evacuation and accurate thread form generation.

Advantages

The FANAR tap offers dimensional accuracy and repeatable thread quality suitable for production and workshop environments. Its spiral/straight flute design supports effective chip control during tapping operations, reducing the risk of chip jamming in through or blind holes. The solid construction ensures rigidity and longer service life under recommended cutting conditions.

Suitable for

• Creating internal metric threads (16 mm nominal diameter)
• Tapped holes in production runs and workshop repairs
• Use with tapping machines and CNC tapping cycles
• Applications requiring controlled chip evacuation and consistent thread form

Key specifications

• Nominal diameter: 16 mm
• Flute type: spiral/straight flute geometry for chip control
• Tool type: solid machine tap for internal thread cutting
• Intended use: metric internal threads
• Typical mounting: compatible with standard tap holders and spindles used in tapping machines and CNC equipment

How to use

Select an appropriate tap holder or spindle compatible with the tap shank and secure the tool according to the machine manufacturer’s instructions. Program the machining cycle for the correct thread pitch and depth corresponding to the 16 mm metric thread form. Use recommended cutting speeds and feeds for the workpiece material, apply suitable cutting fluid if required, and ensure proper chip evacuation during the operation. For blind holes, retract and clear chips regularly; for through holes, maintain steady feed to allow chips to exit the hole.

Usage recommendations

Use cutting parameters matched to the workpiece material and follow machine tool supplier guidance. Inspect threads after tapping for form and tolerance, replace the tap if wear or chipping is detected, and store the tool in a protective holder to prevent damage.