Balax 01002-010 Thread Forming Tap M0.9x0.225 Bottoming Hss

Product Description

The BALAX 01002-010 is a thread forming tap designed for cutting right-hand internal threads in blind hole applications. It is manufactured from high-speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish and carries an H2 thread limit for close tolerance work. The tap is configured with a bottoming chamfer of 2.5 threads, allowing it to form threads to the bottom of a blind bore. At M0.9x0.225 metric coarse pitch, this tap is suited for miniature threading work where precision and controlled forming action are critical. It belongs to the BXMIN series and weighs 0.02 pounds.

This tap is used in precision manufacturing environments where small-diameter metric threads are required in blind holes. Typical applications include miniature fastener threads in medical devices, instrumentation, electronics assemblies, and similar small-component fabrication. The bottoming chamfer configuration makes it the right choice when thread engagement must begin as close to the floor of the hole as possible. It is run by machinists and tool-and-die professionals on CNC machining centers, drill presses, and tapping machines equipped for miniature work.

Key Features

• Thread forming action with no flutes or oil grooves, reducing chip generation in blind holes
• Bottoming chamfer with 2.5 thread lead for threading close to the bottom of a blind bore
• High-speed steel construction for durability in light-metal and soft-material applications
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for use with cutting oils and standard tapping fluids
• H2 thread limit for consistent, close-tolerance thread production
• BXMIN series designed for miniature metric threading applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use thread forming tap for M0.9x0.225 metric coarse blind hole threading operations in compatible machining setups.

Installation Notes

This tap should be installed by a qualified machinist following standard tapping procedures for miniature tooling. Always ensure the workpiece is securely fixtured and the spindle is properly aligned before starting the tap. Use an appropriate cutting or tapping fluid for the workpiece material to reduce friction and extend tool life. Do not apply excessive axial force; allow the tap to form threads at the recommended feed rate for the pitch.