Machine tap FANAR M16 metric (M16) — industrial HSS threading tool, machine-grade

Machine tap FANAR M16 metric (M16) — industrial HSS threading tool, machine-grade is a precision-cutting tool intended for producing internal metric M16 threads in metalworking operations. Manufactured for industrial machining environments, this high-speed steel (HSS) tap is designed to deliver accurate thread geometry and consistent dimensional results when used in lathes, milling machines, tapping heads or dedicated tapping stations. The tool is suitable for serial production and repair work where repeatability and correct fit for standard fasteners are required.

Advantages

The FANAR M16 machine tap offers robust HSS construction that provides a balance of hardness and toughness for machining a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Its machine-grade design supports use in powered tapping equipment and reduces the risk of breakage under controlled cutting conditions. Precision-ground flutes and a defined thread profile improve chip evacuation and contribute to consistent thread quality across multiple cycles.

Подходит для

• Резьбообразование внутренних M16 резьб в металлических заготовках
• Массовое и серийное производство на токарных и фрезерных станках
• Работа с постами ручного и автоматического нарезания резьбы
• Ремонты и техобслуживание узлов с резьбовыми соединениями

Key specifications

• Thread size: M16 (metric)
• Material: high-speed steel (HSS)
• Application type: machine tap for powered tapping equipment
• Intended use: internal thread cutting
• Suitable workpiece materials: common steels, alloy steels, non-ferrous metals
• Geometry features: precision-ground flutes for chip control

How to use

Install the tap in the machine spindle, tapping head or appropriate holder ensuring correct alignment with the hole axis. Prepare a properly sized pilot hole for M16 threading according to standard drill size tables for the thread pitch being produced. Use appropriate cutting fluid or coolant for the workpiece material and apply steady feed and speed suitable for a machine tap to avoid excessive load or breakage. Retract the tap periodically or use reverse-feed cycles where applicable to clear chips and prevent clogging of the flutes. Inspect the produced thread for fit and dimensional accuracy and deburr as required.

Usage recommendations

For best life and thread quality, select the correct pilot drill size, maintain proper machine alignment, use recommended cutting speeds and feeds for HSS taps, and employ suitable coolant. Avoid excessive axial force and ensure chip evacuation to reduce risk of tap damage.

Machine tap FANAR M16 metric is intended for industrial users who require repeatable M16 internal threads with reliable fit for standard fasteners when operating on machine tapping equipment.