Description
Overview:
The Metric Tap M2 x 0.40 Taper Cut is a single, high-precision hand tap for cutting internal threads in metal. Made from hardened tool steel for strength and wear resistance, it produces clean, accurate M2 x 0.40 ISO metric threads to DIN 13. A straight-flute design helps guide chips out of the hole for a smooth cut and reduced binding. The taper lead makes starting the thread easy and helps alignment, especially on small, delicate work. Suitable for use in a tap wrench or T‐handle by hand, and for careful machine tapping in a drill press or milling machine at low speed. Manufactured by Volkel (MPN: 902 1400A), it is a reliable choice for routine workshop threading, maintenance, and precision tasks on small components.
Key Features:
- Size: M2 x 0.40 pitch for fine, accurate threads on small parts
- Taper cut for easy starting and better alignment on shallow or through holes
- Straight flutes for dependable chip control and smooth cutting action
- Conforms to ISO metric thread standard DIN 13 for compatibility and consistency
- Durable hardened tool steel construction for long service life
- Suitable for hand use with a tap wrench; can be used on machines at controlled speeds
- Ideal as the first tap before plug or bottoming taps when finishing blind holes
- Recommended tapping drill size: 1.6 mm (guidance for best results)
- Single tap supplied for straightforward replenishment of your toolkit
- Trusted Volkel quality for repeatable, precise results
Typical Applications:
Creating or restoring M2 threads in small metal components such as brackets, housings, instrument panels, fixtures, and precision assemblies. Useful in workshop repairs, prototyping, electronics hardware, model engineering, and light machinery maintenance. Suitable for steel, aluminium, brass, and other machinable metals when used with an appropriate cutting fluid and a 1.6 mm pilot hole.
Also known as:
M2 x 0.40 metric hand tap, taper starter tap, threading tap, internal thread cutter, straight-flute tap, first tap, ISO metric tap, small thread tap, M2 taper lead tap.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 902 1400A |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkel |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
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