Hertel K010456AS85 Thread Forming Tap M6x1 Ticn

Product Description

The HERTEL K010456AS85 is a metric plug-style thread forming tap manufactured from high-speed steel with a TiCN coating. Thread forming taps displace material rather than cut it, producing stronger threads with no chips to clear - an advantage in through-hole applications on ductile metals. The M6x1 thread size, 2.5-inch overall length, and 1-inch thread length make this tap suited for production and maintenance environments where consistent metric threading is required. The TiCN coating extends tool life by reducing friction and improving wear resistance over uncoated HSS alternatives. Licensed machinists and maintenance technicians are the primary users of this tool.

This tap is designed for through-hole threading operations in metric M6x1 applications. The plug chamfer, with 3 to 5 chamfered threads, allows the tap to start in a pre-drilled hole and form threads progressively. It is commonly used in general metalworking, MRO, and light manufacturing settings where right-hand metric threads are required in ductile materials such as aluminum, mild steel, and similar workpieces.

Key Features

• Thread forming design displaces material for chip-free, stronger threads
• TiCN coating reduces friction and extends tool life compared to uncoated HSS
• Plug chamfer (3-5 chamfered threads) for standard through-hole starts
• Right-hand thread direction, M6x1 metric thread standard
• D8 thread limit for controlled fit tolerance
• High-speed steel construction for durability across a range of workpiece materials

Compatibility

Designed for through-hole threading of M6x1 metric threads in ductile metals. Suitable for use in standard tap handles, tapping heads, and CNC tapping attachments configured for the 0.255-inch shank diameter.

Installation Notes

This tap should be installed by qualified machinists or maintenance technicians familiar with metric thread forming operations. Ensure the workpiece is securely fixtured and the pre-drilled hole diameter is correctly sized for thread forming - forming taps require a larger pilot hole than cutting taps for the same thread size. Apply appropriate tapping fluid or cutting oil for the workpiece material. Do not use this tap as a thread cutting tap; thread forming and thread cutting taps are not interchangeable.