Description
Aprica 21pc Metric Small Micro size 1.6mm to 4mm
HSS Tap & Die set
Made from High quality High Speed Steel ground from solid blanks to ISO standards
7 sizes
14 x Taps (Taper & Bottom Per Size)
7 x Matching 13/16" Button Dies
Buying singularly can become quite expensive, this little set will help you save hundreds.
For single sizes or 30pc Set click HERE
Size Chart for Aprica 1.0mm to 4mm Taps & Dies
Tap & Die Size | Standard Pitch (mm) | Recomended Tapping Drill Size (mm) | Lead | Die OD |
---|---|---|---|---|
M1 | 0.20 | 0.75 | Starter & Bottom | 13/16" |
M1.2 | 0.25 | 0.95 | Starter & Bottom | 13/16" |
M1.4 | 0.30 | 1.10 | Starter & Bottom | 13/16" |
M1.6 | 0.35 | 1.25 | Starter & Bottom | 13/16" |
M2 | 0.40 | 1.60 | Starter & Bottom | 13/16" |
M2.2 | 0.45 | 1.75 | Starter & Bottom | 13/16" |
M2.5 | 0.45 | 2.05 | Starter & Bottom | 13/16" |
M3 | 0.50 | 2.50 | Starter & Bottom | 13/16" |
M3.5 | 0.60 | 2.90 | Starter & Bottom | 13/16" |
M4 | 0.70 | 3.30 | Starter & Bottom | 13/16" |
Hard to source incredibly great quality small taps & dies commonly used in:
1. Electronics & PCB Work
- Threading small screws for securing components - Repairing or creating threads in aluminium or plastic housings
- Fine-threaded connections for delicate assemblies
2. Watchmaking & Jewellery
- Creating tiny screw threads for watch cases, bands, and mechanisms - Securing small decorative elements in jewellery pieces
3. Model Making & Miniature Engineering
- Scale model assembly (cars, trains, aircraft, ships, etc.) - Precision screws for securing small parts
- Fine adjustments in mechanical models
4. Eyewear & Optical Instruments
- Repairing or assembling small screws in eyeglasses - Working on optical devices like microscopes, telescopes, and cameras
5. Medical Devices & Surgical Instruments
- Threading components in miniature surgical tools - Fastening delicate medical equipment
6. Robotics & Drones
- Threading tiny fasteners for lightweight drone frames - Assembling small robotic arms and precision actuators
7. Musical Instruments
- Fine adjustments in woodwind and brass instruments - Securing small mechanical parts in guitars, violins, and pianos