Description
M3 X 0.5 HSS Bottoming Hand Tap for cutting internal threads by hand or in a tapping head. Cutting edges on the chamfered lead progressively form the thread as the tap advances, with straight flutes carrying chips back out of the hole. This size has a M3 cutting diameter, 5/8" of flute, 1-15/16" overall length and a 0.124 shank.
- HSS construction that holds a keen edge at moderate cutting speeds and regrinds easily.
- Uncoated (Bright) finish, leaves the edge bare for free cutting.
- M3 thread at 0.5 threads per inch.
- Supplied 3 per package.
Specifications
- Size: m3 x 0.5
- Thread Size: M3
- Threads per inch: 0.5
- Diameter: M3
- Shank Size: 0.124
- Length: 1-15/16"
- Flute Length: 5/8"
- Material: HSS
- Finish: Uncoated (Bright)
- Measurement Type: Metric
- Pack Quantity: 3
Applications
For threading by hand with a tap wrench or in a tapping head, in steel, cast iron, aluminum and brass. Taper for starting, plug for general work, bottoming for threading to the base of a blind hole.
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