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Roll Taps

Detailed Guide to Roll Taps

Whenever an internal thread can be made with a roll tap, this is the tool that should be used for the job. Roll taps, also known as form taps, hold distinct advantages over cut taps. Roll tap advantages are inherent in the way they create the threads.

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Special Taps

Special Features of Regal's Special Taps

Often used for constructing original equipment and replacement components, discover how Regal’s special tap manufacturing can build threading taps and conform to requirements.

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Long Drill Bits

When to Choose and Use Long Drill Bits

Twist drill design incorporates balanced cutting edges and spiral flutes to offer the most efficient drilling methods. Discover best uses for long drill bit lengths.

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Advantages of Regal’s New and Improved Drill’N’Tap

Regal’s Drill’N’Taps have been redesigned for improved cutting action and equipped with high-performance drill points. Discover how the new and improved Drill’N’Taps last longer.

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Cutting Taps

Form Taps vs. Cut Taps: The Full Guide

When you need to thread a hole, it may seem easiest to reach for the nearest right-size tap. But even before drilling the hole, professional machinists consider the material being tapped, whether the hole is through or blind, and other variables before deciding whether to use a cut tap or a form tap.

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