Eagle Cutting Tool HT-632-B-I 6-32 Hss Hand Bottom Tap

Product Description

The EAGLE CUTTING TOOL HT-632-B-I is a 6-32 high-speed steel hand bottom tap designed for threading operations that require cutting threads to the bottom of a blind hole. This tap is built from HSS for durability across a range of materials including steel, aluminum, and plastics. The bottom chamfer design allows thread cutting to within one or two threads of a hole's bottom, making it the right tool when full-depth threading in shallow or blind holes is required. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and trade professionals reach for a bottom tap as the final step in a three-tap sequence or as a standalone tool in appropriate applications.

This tap is suited for hand tapping operations in repair, fabrication, and production environments. The 6-32 thread specification corresponds to a number 6 screw diameter with 32 threads per inch, a common size in light electrical, electronic, and mechanical assemblies. It is appropriate for use in both shop and field settings where tapping by hand is required and a machine tap is not practical.

Key Features

• 6-32 thread specification for number 6 screw diameter at 32 threads per inch
• High-speed steel construction for wear resistance across common workpiece materials
• Bottom chamfer profile threads to the bottom of blind holes
• Hand tap design for manual tapping with a tap wrench or T-handle
• Lightweight at 0.31 pounds for easy handling and portability

Compatibility

Designed as a standard hand bottom tap for use in any application requiring 6-32 UNC internal threads, compatible with standard tap wrenches and T-handle tap holders accepting the appropriate square drive shank.

Installation Notes

Use with a properly sized tap wrench and apply cutting fluid appropriate for the workpiece material to extend tool life and improve thread quality. Ensure the hole is drilled to the correct 6-32 tap drill size before beginning. In a blind hole sequence, use a taper or plug tap first to start the thread, then finish with this bottom tap. Reverse the tap periodically during cutting to break chips and prevent tap breakage.