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CHICAGO-LATROBE Tap Kit: M12x1.25 Metric, D5 / 6H, 4 Flute - Three-Piece Hand Tap Sets
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CHICAGO-LATROBE Tap Kit: M12x1.25 Metric, D5 / 6H, 4 Flute

The CHICAGO-LATROBE Tap Kit (MPN 173237) is a three-piece hand tap set for M12x1.25 metric threads, featuring D5 / 6H tolerance, TiN-coated high-speed steel, and 4-flute design. The set includes one each of taper…

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Tap Kit: M12x1.25 Metric, D5 / 6H, 4 Flute
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Technical Specifications

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Manufacturer Part Number
173237
Type
D5 / 6H, TiN Coated High Speed Steel
Flute
4

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Product Description

The CHICAGO-LATROBE Tap Kit (MPN 173237) is a three-piece hand tap set for M12x1.25 metric threads, featuring D5 / 6H tolerance, TiN-coated high-speed steel, and 4-flute design. The set includes one each of taper, plug, and bottoming taps, providing the essential tools for threading operations across 14 industrial departments — and we supply far more than is listed. Our specialist depth in combustion, pumps, and controls (as an authorised distributor for brands like FBR, Interpump, Riello, and Beckett) serves as a trust anchor, but our capability extends across the full industrial spectrum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CHICAGO-LATROBE Tap Kit 173237 used for?

This three-piece hand tap set is used for cutting M12x1.25 metric internal threads in metal. It includes taper, plug, and bottoming taps for through-hole and blind-hole applications. The TiN coating reduces friction and extends tool life in production and maintenance environments.

What are the specifications of the CHICAGO-LATROBE Tap Kit 173237?

The kit contains three M12x1.25 metric taps with D5 / 6H tolerance, 4-flute design, and TiN coated high speed steel. It includes one each taper, plug, and bottoming tap. The manufacturer part number is 173237. These taps are suitable for manual threading in steel and non-ferrous materials.

Where to buy the CHICAGO-LATROBE Tap Kit 173237 worldwide?

3G Electric supplies the CHICAGO-LATROBE Tap Kit 173237 to customers worldwide. As a global industrial distributor since 1990, we handle full logistics, customs clearance, and delivery to your location. Contact us for availability and lead time for your region.

How to select the right CHICAGO-LATROBE tap for a blind hole?

For blind holes, use the bottoming tap included in this kit. It has full threads to the tip, allowing threading close to the hole bottom. Start with the taper tap, then the plug tap, and finish with the bottoming tap. Always use cutting fluid and align the tap perpendicular to the workpiece.

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Common applications for CHICAGO-LATROBE
Aerospace assembly — Chicago-Latrobe NAS 907 Type B aircraft-extension drill bits for drilling fastener holes in aluminum and titanium skins.
Metal fabrication — Chicago-Latrobe reduced-shank drill bit sets for enlarging holes in structural steel using magnetic drill presses.
Maintenance repair — Chicago-Latrobe left-hand cobalt jobber-length drill bits for removing broken bolts in machinery.
Tool and die making — Chicago-Latrobe jobber-length drill bit sets with 135° split point for precision hole drilling in hardened steels.
Automotive repair — Chicago-Latrobe spiral-flute screw extractors for removing seized fasteners in engine blocks or exhaust systems.
General manufacturing — Chicago-Latrobe HSS jobber-length drill bits for production drilling in mild steel and cast iron.

CHICAGO-LATROBE Products

3G Electric supplies CHICAGO-LATROBE three-piece hand tap sets. We supply genuine products with in-stock availability on common SKUs, technical documentation, commissioning support, and warranty service — worldwide.

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