Taps, Dies, and Collets
FSC 5136: Taps, Dies, and Collets
Federal Supply Class (FSC) 5136 covers taps, dies, and collets. These NSN items cut threads and hold tooling in machining.
Taps and dies cut internal and external threads, while collets grip tools and workpieces. They support threading and machining operations.
Common items include taps, threading dies, and collets. Tooling is made from hardened tool steel and high-speed steel.