| Brand Name: | XRTOOLS |
| Model Number: | 20PC TAPS AND DIES SET |
| MOQ: | 500SET |
| Price: | $6.18/SET |
| Delivery Time: | 30-35DAYS |
| Payment Terms: | L/C, D/P, T/T |
The 20-Piece Metric Tap and Die Set is the ultimate repair companion for every garage, workshop, and maintenance kit. Designed for the DIY enthusiast who demands precision without the industrial price tag, this set is crafted from high-performance Bearing Steel (Alloy Steel).
Whether you are restoring a rusted bolt on a classic car, fixing a stripped thread on household plumbing, or creating custom parts for a weekend project, this set provides the durability and accuracy needed to get the job done right the first time.
| Item Category | Size / Specification | Quantity | Technical Data |
| Metric Taps | M3x0.5, M4x0.7, M5x0.8, M6x1.0, M7x1.0, M8x1.25, M9x1.25, M10x1.5, M12x1.75 | 9 PCS | Plug Style (3-5 Thread Lead) |
| Metric Dies | M3x0.5, M4x0.7, M5x0.8, M6x1.0, M7x1.0, M8x1.25, M9x1.25, M10x1.5, M12x1.75 | 9 PCS | Solid Round (25mm O/D) |
| Tap Wrench | Adjustable M3 - M12 Handle | 1 PC | Reinforced Zinc Alloy |
| Die Stock | 25mm (1") Handle | 1 PC | Knurled Non-Slip Grips |
| Storage Case | Blow-Molded Protective Case | 1 PC | High-Impact Polyethylene |
| Material | Premium Bearing Steel | HRC 58-62 | Full Heat Treatment |
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In the DIY and light maintenance market, users often face specific hurdles. Here is how our set addresses the most critical customer concerns:
Customer Concern: "Will these tools snap or go dull after fixing just one bolt?"
Our Solution: We utilize Premium Bearing Steel that undergoes a rigorous vacuum heat-treatment process. This achieves a hardness of 58-62 HRC, providing the perfect balance: hard enough to maintain a sharp cutting edge, but tough enough to resist the brittleness that leads to snapping.
Customer Concern: "I'm worried the new threads will be loose and the bolt won't stay tight."
Our Solution: Every tap and die in this set is fully ground, not just stamped or rolled. This ensures a precise 6H Metric tolerance. This precision-ground geometry creates threads that meet international engineering standards, guaranteeing a vibration-resistant, snug fit.
Customer Concern: "I'm not a professional; I'm afraid of starting the thread crooked."
Our Solution: Our dies feature a double-sided leading chamfer, allowing the tool to "self-center" on the rod. Our taps are Plug Style (with a 3-5 thread lead), which reduces the initial torque required to start the cut, making it significantly easier to achieve a perfectly straight thread.
Customer Concern: "My hands get oily; I need a tool that won't slip."
Our Solution: Both the tap wrench and die stock are designed with knurled steel handles. This texture provides a high-friction surface for maximum grip and controlled leverage, even in greasy workshop conditions.
Automotive Repair: Cleaning out corroded engine block holes, restoring rusted wheel studs, and repairing stripped threads on brackets.
Household Maintenance: Fixing damaged threads on lawnmowers, bicycles, furniture bolts, and outdoor plumbing fixtures.
DIY & Prototyping: Ideal for makers working with aluminum, brass, and mild steel for custom bracketry or robotics.
Q: Can these tools be used on Stainless Steel?
A: This set is optimized for mild steel, copper, aluminum, and brass. While it can handle occasional use on softer stainless steel, we recommend our HSS-E (Cobalt) series for consistent stainless steel production.
Q: What happens if I tap a hole without using oil?
A: Using the tools "dry" significantly increases friction and heat, which will dull the cutting edges faster and may cause the tool to seize. Always use a drop of cutting oil or general-purpose lubricant.
Q: Why is there an M7 and M9 size included?
A: While less common than M6 or M8, M7 and M9 are frequently found in specialized European automotive components and older machinery. We include them to ensure your kit is truly "all-in-one."