{"product_id":"regal-cutting-tools-010397as-thread-forming-tap-7-16-14-unc","title":"Regal Cutting Tools 010397AS Thread Forming Tap 7\/16-14 Unc","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe REGAL CUTTING TOOLS 010397AS is a thread forming tap designed for producing internal threads in ductile metals without cutting or removing material. Operating through cold-working displacement, this tap generates stronger threads by work-hardening the base material. It carries a 7\/16-14 UNC thread specification with a 2B class of fit and an H5 thread limit. Manufactured from high-speed steel with a bright uncoated finish, it is built for precision blind hole threading applications. Licensed tradespeople and machinists install this tap in drill presses, CNC machining centers, and hand-tapping setups where thread integrity is a priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tap is intended for blind hole threading in ductile ferrous and non-ferrous metals where chip-free thread forming is required. The bottoming chamfer profile allows threads to be formed close to the bottom of a blind hole, making it well-suited for tight-tolerance assemblies in manufacturing, maintenance, and repair operations. Its right-hand thread direction and UNC specification align with standard inch-series fastener requirements common in general industrial and mechanical applications. It belongs to the Met-Flo series, which is optimized for forming threads in materials such as aluminum, mild steel, brass, and similar workable alloys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThread forming design displaces rather than cuts material, producing stronger work-hardened threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBottoming chamfer with 1-2 chamfered threads for threading close to the bottom of blind holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed steel construction provides hardness and wear resistance across a range of ductile metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eH5 thread limit ensures consistent dimensional accuracy for 2B class of fit specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBright uncoated finish suitable for use with appropriate cutting or forming fluids\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRight-hand thread direction, 7\/16-14 UNC  -  compatible with standard inch-series fastener assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an OEM-style thread forming tap for blind hole applications requiring a 7\/16-14 UNC thread profile with a 2B class of fit in ductile materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tap should be installed and operated by machinists or qualified trade professionals familiar with tapping procedures and speeds appropriate for thread forming tools. Ensure the workpiece is properly secured and that the correct tap drill size for a forming tap is used, as forming taps require a larger pilot hole than cutting taps for the same thread size. Apply an appropriate tapping fluid or lubricant for the workpiece material before and during tapping. Never force a forming tap into a blind hole beyond its thread length or attempt to use it in brittle materials such as cast iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7\/16-14 UNC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e: UNC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass of Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2B\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Limit\u003c\/strong\u003e: H5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChamfer Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bottoming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChamfered Threads\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1-2P\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Direction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Right Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.1563 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.4375 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.3230 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.2420 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: High-Speed Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating\/Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bright\/Uncoated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blind Hole Threading\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoolant Through\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e: Met-Flo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.5 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: REGAL CUTTING TOOLS\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 010397AS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"REGAL CUTTING TOOLS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67907358687538,"sku":"010397AS","price":51.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/b7af8a55da05fc7035fe8158b1a9367a.jpg?v=1791178268","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/regal-cutting-tools-010397as-thread-forming-tap-7-16-14-unc","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}