Regal Cutting Tools 024281AS Spiral Point Tap M8x1.25

Product Description

The REGAL CUTTING TOOLS 024281AS is a spiral point tap designed for through-hole threading in metric applications. It cuts an M8x1.25 thread profile using a 2-flute, plug chamfer geometry that pushes chips ahead of the tap and out the far side of the hole, keeping the flutes clear during the cut. Manufactured from high-speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish, it is suited for general-purpose threading in a wide range of workpiece materials. The plug chamfer provides a gradual lead-in that balances cutting ease with thread quality. Licensed machinists, toolmakers, and maintenance technicians are the typical users.

This tap is intended for through-hole threading operations on M8x1.25 metric fastener applications in general-purpose production and maintenance environments. The spiral point geometry makes it well suited for use in CNC machining centers, drill presses, and hand-tapping setups where chip evacuation forward through the hole is practical. It is part of the Special Taps series and carries a D11 thread limit and class of fit, appropriate for standard metric thread tolerances in both light production and repair work.

Key Features

• M8x1.25 metric thread profile with D11 thread limit and class of fit
• Spiral point geometry pushes chips forward, reducing clogging in through-hole operations
• 2-flute, plug chamfer design for gradual lead-in and smooth thread formation
• High-speed steel construction for durability across general-purpose materials
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for use with cutting fluids across common workpiece materials
• Right-hand thread direction; no coolant-through requirement

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use spiral point tap for through-hole M8x1.25 metric threading applications in general-purpose machining and maintenance scenarios.

Installation Notes

Secure the workpiece firmly before tapping and ensure the pilot hole diameter is correct for an M8x1.25 thread prior to use. Apply a suitable cutting fluid or tapping compound to extend tool life and improve thread finish. Use a tap wrench, drill press, or CNC tapping head set to the appropriate feed rate for the material. Do not reverse the tap to break chips as with a spiral-flute tap; the spiral point design is intended for continuous forward feed in through-hole applications.