Balax 00102-010 Thread Forming Tap 000-120 Unf

Product Description

The BALAX 00102-010 is a thread forming tap designed for cutting 000-120 UNF internal threads in blind hole applications. Unlike cutting taps, thread forming taps displace material rather than remove it, producing stronger threads with no chips to clear. This tap is manufactured from high-speed steel with a bright uncoated finish and features a bottoming chamfer with 2.5 chamfered threads, making it suited for threading close to the bottom of a blind hole. It is installed by machinists and tool-and-die tradespeople working on precision small-fastener assemblies.

This tap is intended for use in blind hole threading operations where a 000-120 UNF thread form is required. The bottoming chamfer allows threads to be formed near the bottom of a hole without requiring a through-hole. The BXMIN series designation indicates a miniature form factor, appropriate for precision components, instrumentation, and small mechanical assemblies where the 000-120 thread size is specified.

Key Features

• Thread forming design displaces material rather than cutting, producing chip-free threads
• Bottoming chamfer with 2.5 chamfered threads for threading close to blind hole bottom
• High-speed steel construction for durability in precision tapping operations
• Bright uncoated finish suitable for use with standard tapping fluids
• H2 thread limit for controlled thread fit tolerance
• Right-hand thread direction, 000-120 UNF specification

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style thread forming tap for blind hole applications requiring a 000-120 UNF internal thread, compatible with standard tap holders and collets sized for a 0.141-inch shank diameter.

Installation Notes

Thread forming taps require a properly sized forming tap drill hole, which differs from standard cut tap pilot hole sizes - consult a thread forming drill chart before drilling. Apply appropriate tapping fluid or cutting oil before use. Ensure the workpiece is securely fixtured and the tap is driven with a calibrated torque driver or tapping head to avoid tap breakage at this miniature size. Power down or disengage any driven spindle before manually adjusting tap alignment.