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The Greenlee DTAP8-32 is a high-speed steel drill and tap bit that combines drilling, tapping, and deburring or countersinking into one tool. Instead of switching between separate bits for each operation, this combination bit handles the complete job in a single step when used with a power drill. It is designed for metalworking applications where efficiency and precision are essential, particularly when working with steel up to 10-gauge thickness.
This bit solves common problems in drilling and tapping workflows: the need to change tools between operations, the risk of thread damage from over-drilling, and the time spent on multiple passes. By performing all three functions in one operation, the Greenlee DTAP8-32 reduces labor time and delivers clean, precise results consistently.
Features and Benefits
- High-Speed Steel Construction: Provides superior durability and longevity compared to carbon steel, withstanding the demands of repeated drilling and tapping operations.
- Complete Operation in One Step: Drills, taps, and deburrs or countersinks a hole without changing bits, streamlining your workflow and reducing project time.
- Split Point with Web Thinning: Engineered feature of this bit design for improved performance in drilling and tapping applications.
- Back Taper Design: Prevents thread damage from over-drilling by allowing safe deburring or countersinking beyond the tap.
- Hex Shank: High-quality hex shank ensures a secure, strong connection to drill chuck, providing stability during operation.
- Designed for Steel Work: Engineered specifically to tap holes up to 10-gauge metal, making it ideal for various metalworking and fastening tasks.
Specifications
- Brand: Greenlee
- Model: DTAP8-32
- Size: 8-32 NC
- Material: High-speed steel
- Shank Type: Hex shank
- Rating: Designed for up to 10-gauge metal
- Features: Split point with web thinning
How to Use
Use with a power drill. Insert the bit into your drill's hex chuck. The bit drills, taps, and deburrs or countersinks in one operation. Back taper, deburr, or countersink beyond the tap to prevent thread damage from over-drilling.