What materials are available for tapping?

Which are available for tapping?

We currently have a variety of sheet metal and plastic materials available for tapping. You can quickly confirm which materials are available for tapping at our Processing Maximums and Minimums page.

It’s important to choose the correct tap for your material thickness. Check out our tapping guidelines for everything you need to know about setting yourself up for tapping success!

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SKU	SO-440-8
Thread Size	4-40 x .250″
Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000)	.168″
Minimum sheet thickness	0.040″
Maximum sheet thickness	.125″
Fastener material	Steel
Minimum distance hole C/L to edge	0.230″
When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole.	.345″
Recommended panel material	Steel/Aluminum
Coating type	Zinc
Length	.250″
Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075)	0.040″-0.125″
Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR)	0.048″-0.119″

SKU	SO4-440-8
Thread Size	440
Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000)	.166″
Minimum sheet thickness	0.04″
Maximum sheet thickness	.125″
Fastener material	400 Stainless Steel
Minimum distance hole C/L to edge	0.230″
When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole. Example shown with x2 of the same hardware.	.313″
Recommended panel material	Stainless Steel
Coating type	Passivated
Length	.250″
304 Stainless Steel material ranges	0.048″-0.125″
316 Stainless Steel material ranges	0.060″-0.125″

What materials are available for tapping?

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Flush Standoff, 4-40, .250" Zinc plus Clear Chromate

Flush Standoff, 4-40, .250" Passivated