Eagle Cutting Tool HT-1032-B-D 10-32 Hss Hand Bottom Tap

Product Description

The EAGLE CUTTING TOOL HT-1032-B-D is a 10-32 high-speed steel (HSS) hand bottom tap manufactured in the USA. Bottom taps feature minimal chamfer on the leading threads, allowing the tap to cut threads to the bottom of a blind hole. This makes the HT-1032-B-D the right choice when full thread depth is required close to the bottom of a drilled hole. At 0.08 pounds, it is a compact, lightweight tool suited for bench work, machine shops, maintenance operations, and field repair tasks. Machinists, pipefitters, and maintenance technicians reach for this tap when 10-32 unified fine (UNF) threads need to be cut by hand.

The HT-1032-B-D is used wherever 10-32 UNF internal threads must be tapped into ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, and plastics in blind-hole applications. Common applications include threading holes in sheet metal enclosures, electrical panels, instrument housings, and light mechanical assemblies. The hand tap designation means it is designed for manual use with a tap wrench rather than power-driven tapping equipment, giving the operator direct feel and control over cutting speed and torque.

Key Features

• Bottom tap geometry cuts threads to the bottom of blind holes
• 10-32 UNF thread form for fine-pitch threading applications
• High-speed steel (HSS) construction for durability across ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• USA manufactured
• Lightweight at 0.08 pounds for easy single-hand operation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use hand tap for any application requiring 10-32 UNF internal threads in blind-hole configurations.

Installation Notes

Use with a properly sized tap wrench to maintain control and avoid tap breakage. Ensure the workpiece is secured in a vise before tapping. Apply cutting fluid appropriate to the workpiece material to extend tap life and improve thread finish. Back the tap off periodically to break chips and prevent binding in the hole.

Technical Specifications

• Thread Size: 10-32 UNF
• Tap Type: Hand Bottom Tap
• Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS)
• Country of Origin: USA
• Weight: 0.08 pounds

Standard Information

• Brand: EAGLE CUTTING TOOL
• Manufacturer Part Number: HT-1032-B-D