Tapping is the process of forming threads in the holes of a part to later allow for the addition of hardware. SendCutSend’s tapping services save you time, hassle, and money.
Easily add hardware to your laser cut design using SendCutSend’s tapping service.
Starting at $19 per order
SendCutSend tapping services can be applied to a variety of materials in several thickness levels. Choose from Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, Chromoly, Delrin, HDPE or ABS. Reference our material thickness max/min chart for a full list of our in-stock material thicknesses.
Using the correct hole size is extremely important when tapping sheet metal. We provide a thorough thread sizing chart of SendCutSend’s available thread options so that you can assure you have the correct hole size for your part.
| Tap | Drill Size 65% | MM | Drill Size 50% | MM |
| 4-40 | 0.091 | 2.26 | 0.096 | 2.44 |
| 6-32 | 0.118 | 2.71 | 0.116 | 2.95 |
| 8-32 | 0.138 | 3.45 | 0.144 | 3.65 |
| 10-32 | 0.164 | 4.04 | 0.170 | 4.32 |
| 1/4-20 | 0.209 | 5.11 | 0.219 | 5.56 |
| 1/4-28 | 0.221 | 5.41 | 0.228 | 5.79 |
| 5/16-18 | 0.266 | 6.53 | 0.277 | 7.04 |
| 5/16-24 | 0.278 | 6.91 | 0.281 | 7.14 |
| 3/8-16 | 0.323 | 7.94 | 0.332 | 8.43 |
| 3/8-24 | 0.341 | 8.43 | 0.348 | 8.84 |
| 1/2-13 | 0.435 | 10.72 | 0.453 | 11.51 |
| 1/2-20 | 0.459 | 11.51 | 0.469 | 11.91 |
| M2 x 0.4 | 0.065 | 1.60 | 0.069 | 1.75 |
| M2.5 x 0.45 | 0.083 | 2.05 | 0.087 | 2.20 |
| M3 x 0.5 | 0.102 | 2.50 | 0.106 | 2.70 |
| M4 x 0.7 | 0.134 | 3.30 | 0.138 | 3.50 |
| M5 x 0.8 | 0.170 | 4.20 | 0.177 | 4.50 |
| M6 x 1.0 | 0.203 | 5.00 | 0.213 | 5.40 |
| M8 x 1.25 | 0.274 | 6.80 | 0.283 | 7.20 |
| M10 x 1.5 | 0.344 | 8.50 | 0.354 | 9.00 |
Tapping starts at $19 per design. Need a ton of parts tapped? As soon as you add a second identical part to your order, you save 20%. As your number of parts increases, so does your discount. We offer quantity discounts up to 60% off.
With our fiber laser cutters, we’re able to make highly accurate cuts with tight tolerances within +/-.005″ or better.
Whether you’re tapping one or 500 parts, our team of quality control specialists inspect each of your parts for any errors, big or small. If we see an issue, we’ll reach out to you to correct it before tapping the hole.
Standard orders are shipped with 2-day free shipping, anywhere in the USA. We also ship parts to anywhere in Canada for $19 flat-rate shipping on all standard orders.
Our customer support team and application engineers are available to assist you with any questions you have about your order. Email us at support@sendcutsend.com and we’ll get back to you within 4 hours during business hours.
Before uploading your files for tapping, take a moment to read our tapping guidelines. In these guidelines we go through setup and cost, understanding thread types and sizes for fasteners, choosing the correct hole size and tap, and more.
Designing the correct hole size when preparing for tapping is important. Holes that are too large may cause the tap to strip out or fail. If the hole is too small, it will cause the tap to bind, create excessive heat, wear, and could result in a broken tap trying to cut too much
We currently have a variety of materials that are available for tapping. 0.063”-0.500” 5052 Aluminum 0.063”-0.500” 6061 Aluminum 0.125”-0.250” 7075 Aluminum 0.063”-0.250” Copper 0.063”-0.250” Brass 0.030”-0.500” 304 Stainless Steel 0.062”-0.250” 316 Stainless Steel 0.030”-0.500” Mild Steel 0.050”-0.250” 4130 Chromoly 0.125”-0.250” Delrin 0.250”-0.500” HDPE 0.125”-0.250” ABS It’s important to choose the correct tap for your
We have a few different file types we accept based on what software you are using to design your parts. Software Supported File Type AutoCAD .dxf Solidworks .dxf Fusion360 .dxf CorelDraw .eps Inkscape .eps Adobe Illustrator .ai We do not accept zipped folders or links to file locations. We also do not accept PDFs,
Yes, you can powder coated bent and tapped parts but there are a few things to know. If your powder coated parts are bent, be aware that the die witness marks from the press brake will be visible through the coating. At this time, we cannot plug tapped holes before the parts are powder
When setting up your design for tapping, make sure that the holes are sized to the correct drill size corresponding to your needed tap size. Reference this helpful drill and tap size chart to see what your part needs. For ideal thread engagement, your tapped hole should be 1-1.5X the bolt diameter. For example,
Our laser cutting, CNC machining, bending and tapping pricing is based on a number of factors, including material, material thickness, material weight, quantity, shape (geometry), and the overall design. We calculate over two dozen factors to give you the most accurate price possible. Please visit our pricing page for complete details.
Sheet metal tapping is easier than ever with an instant quote from SendCutSend. All you have to do is upload your sheet metal design and we’ll have it tapped and sent in a matter of days!