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Micro Taps (M0.4–M1.0) – M2 High Speed Steel
Micro Taps (M0.4–M1.0) – M2 High Speed Steel
Eternal Tools
SKU:M2MT04
Create precise internal threads in miniature parts with our M0.4–M1.0 Micro Taps, manufactured from durable M2 High Speed Steel (HSS). Designed for accuracy and a long working life, these tiny metric taps are essential for anyone working with fine mechanisms or small-scale metal components.
Whether you're a watch or clock repairer, jeweller, model engineer, electronics technician or working in the tool-and-die trade, these micro taps deliver clean, reliable threads in a wide range of materials.
Each tap is ground to a sharp, consistent profile and sold individually so you can select exactly the sizes you need.
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Description
Description
Ideal For
- Watchmaking and horological repair
- Jewellery fabrication and repair
- Small-scale machining and prototype work
- Tool-and-die work
- Model engineering and miniature mechanisms
- Instruments, electronics and other fine mechanisms
Key Features
- Metric micro thread sizes M0.4–M1.0
- Manufactured from M2 High Speed Steel (HSS) for strength and longevity
- Precision-ground cutting edges for clean, accurate threading
- Suitable for steel, brass, nickel silver, aluminium, plastics and other fine materials
- Sold individually so you only buy the sizes you need
Using Micro Taps
For best results:
- Drill the correct tap drill hole for each thread size
- Hold the tap in a pin vice or micro tap wrench
- Apply a small amount of cutting oil, especially when tapping steel
- Turn ¼–½ turn forward, then slightly back to break the chips
- Keep the tap aligned straight to avoid breakage
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
Specifications
Specifications
| Diameter (mm) | Pitch (mm) | Thread Length (mm) | Shank (mm) | Overall Length (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 0.10 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 17.5 | Round shank |
| 0.5 | 0.125 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 18.5 | Round shank |
| 0.6 | 0.15 | 3.5 | 1.45 | 19.5 | Round shank |
| 0.7 | 0.175 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 19.5 | Round shank |
| 0.8 | 0.20 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 19.5 | Round shank |
| 0.9 | 0.225 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 22.0 | Round shank |
| 1.0 | 0.25 | 6.0 | 2.3 | 25.0 | Square shank |

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