Balax 18345-010 Thread Forming Tap M6x1.00 Metric Coarse 4H

Product Description

The BALAX 18345-010 is a thread forming tap designed for M6x1.00 metric coarse threads with a 4H class of fit. Unlike cutting taps, thread forming taps displace material rather than remove it, producing stronger threads with no chips to clear. This tap features a bottoming chamfer with 2.5 chamfered threads, making it suited for threading close to the bottom of blind holes. Constructed from high-speed steel with a bright uncoated finish, it is a right-hand tap intended for use in blind hole applications where a clean, formed thread is required. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals are the primary installers of this tap.

This tap is used in blind hole threading operations on metric M6x1.00 applications in manufacturing, machining, and fabrication environments. The bottoming chamfer allows threading to proceed deeper into a blind hole than a taper or plug chamfer would permit. It carries a D5 thread limit and belongs to the BXMB series. It is appropriate for use in materials that are well-suited to cold forming, such as softer steels, aluminum, and other ductile metals. It is commonly found in production machining and maintenance-repair-operations setups.

Key Features

• Bottoming chamfer with 2.5 chamfered threads for threading close to the bottom of blind holes
• Thread forming design displaces material for chip-free, stronger thread formation
• M6x1.00 metric coarse thread size with 4H class of fit and D5 thread limit
• High-speed steel construction for durability across production machining cycles
• Right-hand thread direction with a single oil groove for lubrication during forming
• Overall length of 2.5 inches with a tapping depth of 1.0 inch

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard tooling selection for M6x1.00 metric coarse blind hole threading applications in production machining and fabrication environments.

Installation Notes

This tap should be installed and operated by qualified machinists using appropriate tapping equipment such as a drill press, CNC machining center, or tapping arm. Ensure the workpiece is securely fixtured and the correct cutting fluid or tapping compound is applied before operation. Verify spindle alignment to avoid tap breakage, particularly at the bottoming depth in blind holes. Always follow shop safety procedures and applicable machine operating standards when running tapping operations.