Eagle Cutting Tool HT-632-T-I 6-32 Hss Hand Taper Tap

Product Description

The EAGLE CUTTING TOOL HT-632-T-I is a 6-32 high-speed steel (HSS) hand taper tap designed for cutting internal threads in metal workpieces. The taper tap features a gradual thread lead that distributes cutting load across multiple teeth, making it well-suited for starting threads in through-holes and blind holes. At 0.31 pounds, it is a lightweight, hand-driven tool appropriate for bench work and field service where a tap wrench or T-handle driver is used. Machinists, electricians, HVAC technicians, and general maintenance professionals reach for this tap when threading 6-32 fastener holes in steel, aluminum, and similar materials.

The HT-632-T-I is used wherever a 6-32 unified coarse thread needs to be cut or restored. Common applications include control panel fabrication, electrical enclosure work, small equipment repair, and light mechanical assembly. Its hand-tap design makes it practical for low-volume threading tasks and on-site service work where a machine tap setup is not available or practical.

Key Features

• 6-32 thread form for unified coarse thread applications in small fastener work
• High-speed steel (HSS) construction provides hardness and wear resistance across common workpiece metals
• Taper tap geometry distributes cutting load gradually for easier thread starting
• Suitable for through-holes and blind holes requiring a tapered lead-in
• Lightweight at 0.31 pounds for easy one-handed use with a standard tap wrench

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard stock tap for any application requiring a 6-32 HSS hand taper tap in through-hole or blind-hole threading operations.

Installation Notes

This tap is installed by a machinist or qualified tradesperson using a calibrated tap wrench or T-handle. Secure the workpiece before tapping and use a cutting fluid appropriate to the workpiece material to reduce friction and extend tap life. Back the tap off periodically to break chips and prevent binding. Inspect the tap for wear or chipping before each use and replace any tap that shows damage to avoid broken tap extraction.

Technical Specifications

• Thread Size: 6-32
• Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS)
• Tap Type: Hand Taper
• Weight: 0.31 pounds
• Minimum Order Quantity: 1

Standard Information

• Brand: EAGLE CUTTING TOOL
• Manufacturer Part Number: HT-632-T-I