High-Performance Color Band Taps
A range of taps for each specific material category Accupro 3%
Vanadium High Speed Steel & M35 Cobalt Taps offer abrasive-wear
resistance for increased tool life and toughness in multiple
material applications, including stainless steels and high-silicon
aluminums. In addition, Accupro taps are available in standard and
metric sizes and in a complete offering of class-of-fit
High-Performance Color Band Taps.
•Eachcolorbandhasspecialtoolgeometryandsurfacetreatmentforitsintendedmaterial
•SpiralPoint—Mostefficientandusefulcuttingtap.Bestusedfortappingthroughholes;shootschipsaheadofcuttingaction
•SpiralFlute—Bestusedfortappingblindholes.Drawschipsoutwherechipdisposalisaproblem.Canalsobeusedtospananinterruptioninkeyway,slotorgapinatappedsurface
High–performance taps for your specific material
applications
Benefits: Accupro® high-performance color band taps improve tool
life and productivity with an easy-to-identify color band to help
optimize your machining performance. Manufactured from Vanadium
High Speed Steel (HSS) and M35 Cobalt, with specific tool
geometries, Accupro taps offer maximum performance for any
application.
Additional color bands available. For more information, go to
mscdirect.com/accupro or call 800.521.9520.
Red Band for Titanium White Band for Cast IronYellow Band for
Aluminum
Blue Band for Stainless Steels: Stainless steels are used for
products that require corrosion resistance and long life, are
difficult-to-machine and are tough on cutting tools. Accupro
high-performance blue band color taps are specifically designed to
cut difficult-to-machine materials such as stainless steels.
•Oxidefinishtopreventgallingandwelding
•40°Helix
Green Band for Steels: The properties of steels vary widely, so
Accupro high-performance green band color taps are specifically
manufactured for general-purpose and medium-tensile free cutting
and structural steels.
•Brightfinish
•33ºHelix
High-Performance Color Band Taps
Satisfaction guaranteed, visit mscdirect.com/accupro or call
800.521.9520.1936/0714
Thread Size
Thread Limit No. of Flutes OAL (In.) Spiral Point Spiral
Flute
#4-40 H2 2 1-7/8 62662515 62665542
#6-32 H3 3 2 62663224 62665179
#8-32 H3 3 2-1/8 62667001 62665187
#10-24 H3 3 2-3/8 64180417 62666565
#10-32 H3 3 2-3/8 62664495 62667472
1/4-20 H3 3 2-1/2 62667126 62666789
1/4-28 H3 3 2-1/2 62664834 62666938
5/16-18 H3 3 2-23/32 62662416 62665500
5/16-24 H3 3 2-23/32 62667068 62667738
3/8-16 H3 3 2-15/16 62664362 62667787
3/8-24 H3 3 2-15/16 62662309 62666417
1/2-13 H3 3 3-3/8 62667308 62665039
1/2-20 H3 3 3-3/8 62662317 62666466
Thread Size
Thread Limit No. of Flutes OAL (In.) Spiral Point Spiral
Flute
#4-40 H2 2 1-7/8 62663281 62668553
#6-32 H3 3 2 62664578 62666664
#8-32 H3 3 2-1/8 62664487 62665138
#10-24 H3 3 2-3/8 62664529 62665047
#10-32 H3 3 2-3/8 62663968 62668314
1/4-20 H3 3 2-1/2 62664552 62666771
1/4-28 H3 3 2-1/2 62664768 62667886
5/16-18 H3 3 2-23/32 62664560 62667837
5/16-24 H3 3 2-23/32 62662812 62666151
3/8-16 H3 3 2-15/16 62664461 62665419
3/8-24 H3 3 2-15/16 62662788 62667761
1/2-13 H3 3 3-3/8 62667290 62666458
1/2-20 H3 3 3-3/8 62664172 62667811
Blue Band for Stainless Steels
Green Band for Steels
Important Disclaimer: The Accupro speed and feed rates are
suggested by the manufacturer as a general guideline. Machine type,
horsepower, spindle speed limitations, toolholding &
workholding devices all may impact a cutting tool’s ability to
perform properly. MSC is not responsible for tool failure, part
damage or injury that may be caused as a result of the previously
mentioned factors.
Recommended Speed and Feed InformationHigh-Performance Color
Band Taps
Materials
TAPPING
Cutting Speed Ft./Min.
Hardness Brinell
Hardness Tons/ Sq. In.
BLUE BAND
Stainless Steels
Free Cutting 12-35
