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Number of Tap flutes

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Cutting Taps Metric Threads Specification of toolsTool Selection
We have received an order for HT P3 M12X1.75 5P. The YAMAWA catalog shows that this tap size is available with 3 or 4 flute configuration. What is the purpose of having different amount of flutes?
A 4-fluted tap emphasizes the wear resistance of the cutting edge, where as a 3-fluted tap focuses on chip containment. The actual choice will be based on what kind of work material and tapping conditions are being used.
For more information, please see the explanation below.
Nowadays with modern machining, Hand Taps are mostly used to repair and clean existing internal threads, or to machine smaller lots of parts. In these type of cases, there may not be much difference between 3 and 4 flute taps.

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