{"product_id":"balax-17003-01t-m1-6x0-35-thread-forming-tap-bottoming-tin","title":"Balax 17003-01T M1.6x0.35 Thread Forming Tap Bottoming Tin","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BALAX 17003-01T is a thread forming tap designed for cutting M1.6x0.35 metric coarse internal threads in blind holes. Unlike cutting taps, this forming tap displaces material rather than removing chips, producing a stronger thread form with no chip buildup in the hole. It is manufactured from high-speed steel and coated with titanium nitride (TiN) for improved wear resistance and tool life. With a bottoming chamfer of 2.5 thread pitches, it threads close to the bottom of a blind hole. Overall length is 1.625 inches with a thread length of 0.3125 inches. This tap is installed by machinists and tool-and-die professionals working in precision metalworking and light manufacturing environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 17003-01T is suited for blind hole threading applications in ductile materials where chip-free thread forming is required. The M1.6x0.35 thread size and 4H class of fit make it appropriate for small fastener threads in precision assemblies, electronics hardware, and instrumentation components. The bottoming chamfer allows threading to near the full depth of shallow blind holes. The BXMB series designation confirms this is a bottoming-style forming tap with a right-hand thread direction and no coolant-through feature, making it compatible with standard tap handles and CNC tapping setups alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThread forming (chipless) design eliminates chip evacuation concerns in blind holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTiN coating extends tool life and reduces friction during forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBottoming chamfer (2.5P) allows threading to near the base of blind holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed steel construction provides toughness for small-diameter tapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4H class of fit for precise, standard metric thread tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRight-hand thread direction, no oil grooves, no coolant-through requirement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use thread forming tap for M1.6x0.35 metric coarse blind hole threading applications in precision machining and assembly operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread forming taps require a specific forming tap drill size, which differs from standard tap drill charts used for cutting taps  -  consult a forming tap drill size chart for the correct hole diameter before use. Power down or disengage the spindle before loading or unloading the tap. Apply appropriate tapping fluid or cutting oil to the workpiece before forming to reduce tool stress and improve thread finish. This tap should be installed and operated by qualified machinists following applicable shop safety procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: M1.6x0.35\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Metric Coarse\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass of Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4H\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Limit\u003c\/strong\u003e: D3\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\u003eThread Direction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Right Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blind Hole Threading\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: High-Speed Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating\u003c\/strong\u003e: Titanium Nitride (TiN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.625 inches (41.28 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.3125 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.141 inches (3.58 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.110 inches (2.79 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOil Grooves\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoolant Through\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e: BXMB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.125 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: 17003-01T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BALAX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52099636199730,"sku":"17003-01T","price":54.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/422f2ffe3565d30a169aa66c5ee5ff0d.jpg?v=1790068463","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/balax-17003-01t-m1-6x0-35-thread-forming-tap-bottoming-tin","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}