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Machinists and tool and die technicians install this tap in production and maintenance environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bottoming tap is suited for blind hole threading where full thread depth is required close to the bottom of the hole. The 2.5P chamfer length allows threading to within a minimal distance of the hole bottom. It is used in light-gauge metal, steel, and similar formable materials in applications where chip-free threading is preferred. The right-hand thread direction is standard for the majority of production threading operations in manufacturing and fabrication shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread forming design displaces material rather than cutting, producing stronger threads with no chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottoming chamfer with 2.5P chamfered threads for threading close to blind hole bottoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed steel construction for durability across a range of formable metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH5 thread limit provides controlled tolerance for Class 2B fit requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle oil groove aids lubricant distribution during the forming process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight-hand thread direction for standard production threading setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use thread forming tap for machines and fixtures requiring 6-32 UNC Class 2B internal threads in blind hole configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThread forming taps require lubrication or cutting fluid appropriate for the workpiece material  -  do not run dry. Ensure the tap is driven with a properly sized tap wrench or CNC tapping head set to the correct feed rate for a 6-32 thread pitch. Always verify hole diameter matches the recommended forming tap drill size for the specified thread class before tapping. Do not force the tap if resistance increases sharply, as this tap is designed for formable materials only and is not suitable for cast iron or other brittle metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6-32 UNC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e: UNC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass of Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Limit\u003c\/strong\u003e: H5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChamfer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bottoming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChamfered Threads\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2.5P\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Direction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Right Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.45 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTapping Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.6875 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.141 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.11 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: High-Speed Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating\/Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bright\/Uncoated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOil Grooves\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoolant Through\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blind Hole Threading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e: BXB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.04 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: BALAX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11285-010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BALAX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51959519379762,"sku":"11285-010","price":37.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/3b225a7d13794f6581e8fd7035e9b5e4.jpg?v=1789945738","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/balax-11285-010-thread-forming-tap-6-32-unc-bottoming-hss","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}