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Hand Tap M10x0.5 DIN 2181/2 6H HSS
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Description
Technical data for the M10x0.5 hand tap
| Technical data | |
|---|---|
| Nominal diameter d1 mm | M10x0.5 |
| Thread pitch P mm | 0.5 mm |
| Overall length l1 | 73 mm |
| Flute length l2 | 19 mm |
| Shank diameter d2 | 10 mm |
| Square drive size a | 8 mm |
| Tap drill diameter | 9.5 mm |
| Thread angle G | 60° |
| Tap tolerance | ISO2 6H |

Roughing tap and finishing tap – how much material each removes
Division of work in the 1–2 set
The M10x0.5 thread is cut into the wall of a hole with a diameter of 9.5 mm. The thread groove extends 0.25 mm into the wall. A single tap would have to cut the entire groove at once, requiring substantial hand torque and risking breakage. The set divides this work into two passes.
The drawing shows the entire set in operation. Both taps have the same shank and the same length. They differ in their chamfer, the tapered tip: No. 1 has a chamfer spanning 8 threads, while No. 2 spans only 2 threads. The detail windows at the hole wall show how the thread groove deepens after each tap.
| Tap | Chamfer | Chamfer angle | Material removed | How it works in the hole |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 – roughing tap | long, 8 threads | 5° | the main portion of the groove | enters smoothly and establishes thread alignment |
| No. 2 – finishing tap | short, 2 threads | 20° | the remainder, to the full profile | follows the cut threads and produces the full 6H profile |
How to distinguish the taps in the set
The chamfer on No. 1 is 4 times as long as the chamfer on No. 2 — the difference is immediately visible when you place them side by side. No. 1 has an incomplete thread profile; only No. 2 has the full profile. The number is also indicated on the shank: No. 1 has one ring, No. 2 has none. Keep the set together and always start with the roughing tap.
How to tap an M10x0.5 hole – sequence 1, 2
Hand tapping step by step
Thread M10x0.5 in four steps
Drill bit 9.5 mm
Chamfer 8 threads
Chamfer 2 threads
Tolerance 6H
Turning sequence: half a turn clockwise, a quarter turn counterclockwise | Between taps: remove chips from the hole
Start with the hole. The drill diameter is easy to calculate: thread diameter 10 mm minus pitch 0.5 mm gives 9.5 mm. An undersized hole is a common cause of a tap twisting off in the workpiece.
Through hole or blind hole – how deep to drill
The set taps both types of holes. In a through hole, the thread extends through the full material thickness. In a blind hole, cut the thread to 25 mm, or 2.5 times the thread diameter (2.5 x 10 mm, shown as 2.5D in the drawing). Drill the hole deeper than the thread. The finishing tap has a chamfer spanning 2 threads, so approx. 2 incomplete threads remain near the bottom. The extra depth below the thread accommodates them along with the chips.
No. 1 – the roughing tap establishes thread alignment
Fit the roughing tap in the tap wrench and position it perpendicular to the surface. Check the angle from two sides, for example with a square. Turn half a turn clockwise, then a quarter turn counterclockwise. Reversing breaks the chip into short pieces – a slight crunch is normal. The first threads determine whether the thread will be straight.
No. 2 – the finishing tap produces the full profile
Back out the roughing tap and remove chips from the hole. Screw the finishing tap into the cut threads by hand – it should engage them on its own. Continue turning at the same rhythm as with the roughing tap. The finishing tap removes the remaining material and cuts the groove to the full profile within tolerance 6H. When it screws in smoothly all the way, the thread is complete – check it with an M10x0.5 screw.
M10x0.5 fine-thread hand taps
Hand Tap M10x0.5 for cutting internal metric fine threads with a pitch of 0.5 mm and a 60° profile; this makes the M10x0.5 hand tap suitable for connections requiring highly repeatable fits.
2-piece set: roughing tap with a long chamfer and finishing tap with a short chamfer; straight flutes; square shank for a tap wrench; high-speed steel (HSS); manufacturing tolerance 6H (mating with a 6g screw); 60° profile per ISO 68-1; dimensions and pitches per ISO 261/262; internal thread tolerances per ISO 965; hand tap set construction per DIN 352; recommended tap drill size 9.5 mm. Recommended materials: low-carbon steels, aluminum, brass, and copper.
When tapping by hand, use a low-viscosity coolant, maintain axial alignment, and reverse every half turn to break the chip; this technique reduces the risk of edge tearing in blind and through holes.
- Fit precision — the 60° profile and 6H class limit assembly clearance and maintain geometry in deep holes.
- Lower cutting torque — the roughing/finishing sequence distributes the loads; M10x0.5 Hand Tap Set makes control easier in blind holes.
- HSS durability — resistance to varying loads and the ability to resharpen maintain consistent surface quality over many cycles.
- Directionality and chip evacuation — straight flutes support reverse-and-advance cycles, improving straightness and reducing tearing.
M10x0.5 Hand Tap Set in a 2-piece configuration, with a 6H tolerance and a 60° profile, provides predictable operation in fine thread applications as an M10x0.5 hand tap set.
Stages of cutting an M10x0.5 thread with a 2-piece set: roughing tap and finishing tap

Frequently asked questions
The set contains two taps – a roughing tap for initial cutting and a finishing tap for producing the full thread profile.
Yes, the set is suitable for both through and blind holes, in accordance with DIN 2181 and tolerance class 6H.
The tool performs well in low-carbon steel, aluminum, brass, and other metals with good machinability.
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