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Describe the 3 types of taps.

Describe the 3 types of taps.

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Kavungya
Taper Tap: In this tap about six threads are tapered and is used to start the thread, so that the
threads are formed gradually as the tap is turned into the hole.
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Second tap: It is tapered back from the edge about three or four threads used after taper tap. It
has been used to cut the threads as far as possible.
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Bottom Tap: It has full threads for the whole of its length. This is used to finish the work
prepared by the other two taps.
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Kavungya answered the question on March 6, 2019 at 10:18

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