{"product_id":"balax-14048-000-thread-forming-tap-1-2-13-unc-bottoming-hss","title":"Balax 14048-000 Thread Forming Tap 1\/2-13 Unc Bottoming Hss","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BALAX 14048-000 is a thread forming tap designed for producing internal threads in ductile materials without cutting or removing chips. Sized at 1\/2-13 UNC with a bottoming chamfer, it is suited for threading close to the bottom of a blind hole. Manufactured from high-speed steel with a bright uncoated finish, the tap carries a Class 3B fit to H8 thread limit tolerances. Overall length is 3.375 inches with a thread length of 1 inch, making it appropriate for shallow to moderate blind hole applications in production and maintenance machining environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tap is used in blind hole threading operations on ductile metals including low-carbon steels, aluminum alloys, and copper-based materials. The bottoming chamfer with 2.5 chamfered threads allows threading to within a very short distance of the hole bottom. It is well suited for machine shops, maintenance facilities, and industrial production lines where thread quality and hole depth utilization are critical. The right-hand thread direction and single oil groove support efficient lubricant delivery during the forming process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1\/2-13 UNC bottoming chamfer with 2.5 chamfered threads for close-to-bottom thread forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed steel construction for durability across a range of ductile workpiece materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClass 3B fit to H8 thread limit for tight-tolerance internal thread production\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle oil groove supports lubrication flow during forming operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBright uncoated finish suitable for use with standard tapping fluids and cutting oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo coolant-through requirement simplifies setup in standard machine tool configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an OEM-style forming tap for blind hole threading applications requiring 1\/2-13 UNC right-hand internal threads in ductile materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread forming taps are installed by machinists and toolroom technicians using tapping heads, CNC machining centers, or hand-tapping equipment. Ensure the pilot hole diameter is correct for thread forming rather than thread cutting, as forming taps require a larger pilot hole than equivalent cut taps. Apply an appropriate tapping fluid or cutting oil before and during the operation to reduce forming forces and extend tap life. Never use a thread forming tap on brittle or hard materials not suited to cold forming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\/2-13 UNC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e: UNC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChamfer Type\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\u003eClass of Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3B\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Limit\u003c\/strong\u003e: H8\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Direction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Right Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.375 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.367 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.275 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOil Grooves\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\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\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: 0.2 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\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: 14048-000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BALAX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52013729677618,"sku":"14048-000","price":81.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/df89dcac94ab82d8a35be129685d655b.jpg?v=1790006390","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/balax-14048-000-thread-forming-tap-1-2-13-unc-bottoming-hss","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}