Self Tapping Screw

A self-tapping screw is a type of screw that can cut its own thread into the material (like metal, plastic, or wood) as it is driven in, eliminating the need for a pre-tapped hole. It has a sharp, pointed tip and specially designed threads that bite into the material, creating a secure hold. Self-tapping screws are widely used in sheet metal work, plastic assemblies, and construction, and are available in variations such as thread-cutting (removes material) and thread-forming (displaces material without chips).