Accupro T1640245 Spiral Point Tap 6-32 3 Flutes Plug Hss-e

Product Description

The ACCUPRO T1640245 is a spiral point tap designed to cut 6-32 unified coarse threads in through-hole applications. Manufactured from HSS-E vanadium high speed steel with an oxide finish, this plug chamfer tap drives chips forward ahead of the cut, reducing the risk of chip packing in the flute area. It features three flutes and a right-hand thread direction, with a thread limit of H5 for consistent tolerance control. Licensed machinists and toolroom technicians use this tap for production and maintenance threading in steel, cast iron, and similar ferrous materials where through-hole geometry allows chip evacuation.

This tap is suited for threading through holes in light-to-medium-duty machining setups including CNC tapping centers, drill presses with tapping attachments, and hand-tapping operations. The plug chamfer style distributes cutting load across the first several threads, making it appropriate for general-purpose production work. The oxide finish provides a degree of lubricity and corrosion resistance during use and storage. Its compact overall length of 2 inches makes it compatible with standard tap holders and floating tap heads used in vertical machining centers and turret drill setups.

Key Features

• Spiral point geometry pushes chips forward for clean through-hole threading
• HSS-E vanadium construction for improved wear resistance over standard HSS
• H5 thread limit for consistent tolerance control in close-tolerance applications
• Oxide finish provides surface lubricity and corrosion resistance
• Plug chamfer distributes cutting load across the lead threads for smooth entry
• Right-hand thread direction compatible with standard tapping equipment

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement spiral point tap for use in standard 6-32 tapping operations. Compatible with tap holders accepting a 0.141 inch shank diameter.

Installation Notes

This tap is installed by qualified machinists or toolroom technicians using standard tap holders or floating tap heads. Ensure the workpiece is securely fixtured and the spindle is properly aligned before engaging the tap to avoid thread distortion or breakage. Use a suitable cutting fluid for the workpiece material to extend tool life. When hand-tapping, back off periodically to break chips before continuing through the hole.