Balax 54095-01T Straight Flute Tap 3/8-24 Unf Cobalt Tin

Product Description

The BALAX 54095-01T is a straight flute machine tap designed for cutting internal threads in a range of production and maintenance applications. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel and finished with a Titanium Nitride (TiN) coating, this tap delivers extended tool life and heat resistance when threading harder or abrasive workpiece materials. It cuts a 3/8-24 UNF right-hand thread with a bottoming chamfer, making it suited for threading holes that require full threads close to the bottom. The H5 thread limit designates an oversize tolerance class appropriate for use with standard taps on conventional threading setups. Machinists and toolroom technicians are the primary users of this tool.

This tap is intended for use in machine tapping operations on materials including aluminum, cast iron, magnesium, and zinc. The bottoming chamfer style means the tap begins cutting threads with only 1 to 2 lead threads, allowing it to produce full threads very close to the bottom of a blind hole. It is part of the BALAX BX600 series and is suited to both CNC and manual tapping applications where a 3/8-24 UNF thread form is required.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt steel construction for improved hardness and heat resistance over standard HSS
• Titanium Nitride (TiN) coating reduces friction and extends tool life
• Bottoming chamfer (1-2 thread lead-in) for threading close to the bottom of blind holes
• H5 oversize thread limit for use with standard tolerance requirements
• 4 straight flutes suited for short-chip materials such as cast iron and aluminum
• Right-hand thread direction, 3/8-24 UNF thread form

Compatibility

Designed for machine tapping applications in materials including aluminum, cast iron, magnesium, and zinc where a 3/8-24 UNF internal thread form is required.

Installation Notes

This tap is intended for installation by machinists using a tapping head, CNC machine, or manual tapping fixture. Secure the workpiece and ensure proper alignment before engaging the tap to avoid tap breakage. Use an appropriate cutting fluid for the workpiece material to aid chip evacuation and reduce tool wear. Inspect the tap for wear or chipping before each use, and never force a tap into an undersized or improperly drilled pilot hole.