Custom Tap and Die Sets by Taylor Tool
Taylor Tool offers a complete range of tap and die sets for industrial threading and hole repair applications. We sell collections featuring taps, dies, and reamers in NC, NF, and Metric configurations, all supplied in durable cases built to withstand harsh shop environments. Whether you need a stock set or one built to your specifications, we have the right solution for you.
Thread Cutting Configurations
Our tap and die collections include everything you need for threading across a wide range of sizes. Each die set includes tools in NC (National Coarse), NF (National Fine), and Metric thread configurations. We offer carbon steel and high speed steel taps, hex dies, adjustable die stock, tap wrenches, and die holders for both hand and machine use.
Available in multiple size ranges and gauge options, our stock sets cover fractional, metric, and screw thread standards including special threads and pitch variations. Every tap and die in our collection is made from quality steel to ensure long tool life and clean threads in any material.
Build Your Own Set
If you have a special configuration that you would like us to build, Taylor Tool can create it for you. We can include any combination of spiral point taps, plug taps, dies, reamers, and other cutting tools in a single set. Our custom sets are ideal for machine shops that need a specific assortment of thread tools organized in one convenient case.
Choose from spiral flute taps, bottom taps, and die manufacturing configurations to create a package tailored to your exact needs. Every tap and tool in the set meets our strict quality requirements for durability and precision.
Why Choose Taylor Tool for Threading Sets
Taylor Tool has been producing quality tools in the USA since 1918. Our sets are built for professionals who demand reliability in their screw thread repair operations. With stock sizes available for quick delivery and specialized configurations for unique requirements, we have the right solution for every threading application. Contact us today to discuss your requirements or to request a quote.
Custom Tap Set Engineering and Configurations
Custom tap sets are matched collections of threading tools ground to identical tolerances and optimized for specific materials and applications. Unlike standard assortments that combine taps from different production runs, matched sets ensure consistent thread quality across all tapping operations. Every tap in a custom set is engineered to the same specification, eliminating variations in geometry, coating thickness, and substrate that affect thread quality and tool life.
Matched geometry across all taps means every operator produces identical threads, with predictable wear rates and consistent chip evacuation. This consistency reduces setup time, operator error, and the hidden costs of adjusting feeds and speeds for each individual tap.
Available Configurations
Taylor Tool manufactures custom tap sets in configurations for modern production environments:
- Spiral point sets push chips forward, ideal for through-hole production where chip evacuation is straightforward
- Spiral flute sets pull chips up and out, perfect for blind holes and stainless steel applications where chip packing causes tap breakage
- Form tap sets deliver chip-free threading in ductile materials, creating stronger threads by displacing material rather than cutting in aluminum and low-carbon steel components
- High performance and powdered metal tap sets offer wear resistance and toughness for hardened materials or high-volume production
Each set can be configured with the exact number of taps your operation requires, from matched pairs for simple through-hole work to complete sets covering roughing, semi-finishing, and finishing operations.
Material and Coating Options
Material selection depends on workpiece hardness and production volume. High-speed steel offers cost-effective performance in general materials, cobalt adds heat resistance for tougher alloys, and carbide delivers wear resistance for hardened steels and abrasive materials. Coating options include TiN for general use, TiCN for harder materials, or specialized geometries for chip control in difficult-to-machine alloys.
Engineering Process
Taylor Tool engineers custom tap sets by working from your drawing or sample to match exact thread form, material, and tolerance requirements. The process begins with a review of your workpiece material, production volume, thread specification, and any tooling challenges. Quality control ensures every tap in the set meets specification before shipping.