Balax 00202-010 Thread Forming Tap 00-96 Unf Bottoming Hss

Product Description

The BALAX 00202-010 is a thread forming tap designed to cut 00-96 UNF internal threads in blind holes without producing chips. Unlike cutting taps, thread forming taps displace material rather than remove it, resulting in stronger threads with better surface finish. This tap is manufactured from high-speed steel with a bright uncoated finish and features a bottoming chamfer with 2.5 chamfered threads, allowing it to thread nearly to the bottom of a blind hole. Overall length is 1.625 inches with a 0.25-inch thread length and a shank diameter of 0.141 inches. It is installed by machinists, tool-and-die makers, and precision manufacturing technicians working in tight-tolerance applications.

This tap is suited for blind hole threading in soft to medium-hardness materials where chip-free thread forming is preferred. The 00-96 UNF thread size is among the smallest unified thread standards, commonly found in precision instrument assembly, electronics, and miniature mechanical components. The BXMIN series designation indicates a miniature tap configuration optimized for small-diameter threading operations. Thread direction is right hand and the H2 thread limit supports close-tolerance thread fits in production environments.

Key Features

• Thread forming design displaces material rather than cutting, eliminating chips in blind holes
• Bottoming chamfer with 2.5 chamfered threads allows threading close to the bottom of a blind hole
• High-speed steel construction provides durability in precision threading applications
• H2 thread limit for controlled, close-tolerance thread fit
• Right-hand thread direction, 00-96 UNF standard
• No coolant-through requirement; suitable for use with standard tapping fluids

Compatibility

Designed for blind hole threading applications requiring 00-96 UNF right-hand internal threads. Fits standard tap holders and collets accepting a 0.141-inch shank diameter with a 0.110-inch square drive size.

Installation Notes

Thread forming taps require a specific drill size matched to the thread form being produced - consult the tap manufacturer's recommended forming drill chart before drilling the pilot hole. Ensure the workpiece is securely fixtured before tapping. Use an appropriate tapping fluid or cutting oil for the workpiece material to reduce friction and extend tap life. At this miniature thread size, apply torque carefully to avoid tap breakage; a calibrated torque driver or sensitive tapping head is strongly recommended.