Tools related to creating and repairing threads include a variety of instruments designed for cutting, forming, and maintaining screw threads:
- Taps: Used to cut internal threads in holes, allowing screws or bolts to be threaded into the material.
- Dies: Used to cut or form external threads on rods, bolts, or shafts.
- Thread Repair Sets: Contain tools like thread inserts, taps, and dies used to repair damaged or stripped threads.
- Tap Machines: Specialized machines that automate the process of cutting internal threads with taps, providing speed and precision in threading operations.