Etched: tap size and recommended drill bit size are etched on each tool for easy identification. Point styles: taper, plug, and bottoming styles are available . All Hanson taps and dies are made in USA. Steel Machine Screw Tap Specs: Precision ground straight flutes provide rapid chip removal for efficient threading . Designed for hand threading work . Taps produce a class 2B thread. 8 to 10 threads chamfered. Most common chamfer. Ideal for all general-purpose threading. Ideal for tough threading work, routine maintenance, repair and for re-threading where high accuracy and tolerance thread is not critical