EXOTAP VA-3® Taps (303)
High Performance Spiral Flute Tap for Stainless Steel
Overview
EXOTAP® VA-3 is the premium solution for tapping stainless steels. The spiral flute series offers stable chip evacuation and reduces cutting forces. The spiral point series enables greater chip control and help produce tighly compacted chips for easy ejection from the hole.
Features
HSSE material
Increased wear resistance
Spiral Flute
For blind hole applications
Steam Oxide surface treatment
S/O increases mechanical lubricity
OSG V-coating
Increased hardness, lubricity & wear resistance
TiN Coating
Increased wear resistance
Inch & Metric
Complete Offering
Lineup
Series
List 303 - Inch View Offering > View Overview >
List 343 - Metric View Offering > View Overview >
Applications
Low Carbon Steels, Stainless Steel 300 & 400
Medium-High Carbon Steels, Stainless Steel 17-4PH
Application Guide
| ISO | Work Material | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| P | Low Carbon Steel : 1010, 1018 |
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| P | Medium Carbon Steel : 1035, 1045 |
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| P | High Carbon Steel : 1065 |
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| P | Alloy Steels : 4140, 4340 |
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| P | Die Steels |
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| M | Stainless Steels : 300 |
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| M | Stainless Steels : 400 |
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| M | Stainless Steels : 17-4PH |
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| K | Cast Iron |
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| N | Aluminum : 6061, 7075 |
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| N | Aluminum : Casting |
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| S | Nickel Alloy : Inconel |
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| S | Titanium : 6AL4V (30HRC) |
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| H | Hardened Steels : ~35 HRC |
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| H | Hardened Steels : 35-45 HRC |
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| H | Hardened Steels : 45-50 HRC |
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| H | Hardened Steels : 50-70 HRC |
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