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High Speed Steel Drill-Tap Combo 10-24 (1pc)
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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Pouch
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
Metallics DT1024 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What thread size does the Metallics DT1024 drill-tap cut?
The DT1024 is sized for 10-24 thread, which is the coarse UNC series for a #10 screw. It drills the hole and cuts the 10-24 threads in one pass, so you go straight from bare sheet metal or strut to a machine-screw-ready hole without swapping to a separate tap. If your hangers, straps, or fixture hardware use 10-32 fine thread instead, this is the wrong size.
2) Can one drill-tap bit really drill and thread in a single operation?
Yes, that's the point of a drill-tap combo. The tip is a drill point and the body behind it is a thread-cutting section, so a single plunge in a drill or impact driver leaves a finished 10-24 tapped hole. It saves the two-tool sequence of pilot drill then hand tap, which is why electricians use them for overhead work on channel, enclosures, and sheet steel where holding a tap wrench is awkward.
3) Is the Metallics DT1024 high speed steel or carbide, and what material can it cut?
High speed steel. HSS drill-taps are intended for mild steel, sheet metal, enclosures, and aluminum. They are not a masonry or concrete tool, and hardened or stainless stock will wear the thread section fast, so for stainless work expect short tool life.
4) How many drill-taps come in the Metallics DT1024 pack?
One piece, supplied in a pouch. If you are tapping a run of holes across a job or stocking a van, order multiples, since a drill-tap is a consumable and the thread section is what gives out first.
5) What part number should I order for a 10-24 Metallics drill-tap?
Order Metallics DT1024. That is the manufacturer part number for the 10-24 high speed steel drill-tap combo, sold one per pouch.
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Does the Metallics DT1024 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics DT1024 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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