Regal Cutting Tools 027782AS Straight Flute Tap M16x2.00

Product Description

The REGAL CUTTING TOOLS 027782AS is a straight flute bottoming tap designed for cutting M16x2.00 metric coarse internal threads. Made from high-speed steel with a bright uncoated finish, this tap produces accurate 6H class of fit threads in through-holes and blind holes where full thread depth close to the bottom is required. The bottoming chamfer allows threading to within a few threads of the hole bottom. With four flutes and a D7 thread limit, it is suited for machinists and tool and die professionals working in production and maintenance environments where metric threading is standard.

This tap is intended for use in metal fabrication, manufacturing, and maintenance repair operations requiring M16x2.00 metric coarse threads. The straight flute geometry works best in shorter chipping materials such as cast iron, brass, and through-hole applications in mild steel. It is compatible with standard tap wrenches and machine tapping setups. The 6H thread class makes it appropriate for general-purpose metric fastener fits found across industrial and mechanical assemblies.

Key Features

• Bottoming chamfer allows threading to the bottom of blind holes
• High-speed steel construction provides durability across a range of metals
• 4 straight flutes suited for shorter chipping materials and through-hole work
• 6H class of fit for standard general-purpose metric thread tolerances
• D7 thread limit for consistent oversize compensation during tapping
• Bright uncoated finish suitable for use with cutting fluids in standard tapping operations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement straight flute tap for applications requiring M16x2.00 metric coarse bottoming threads in standard 6H tolerance class fits.

Installation Notes

This tap is installed by machinists and tool and die technicians using a calibrated tap wrench or machine tapping setup. Always ensure the tap is properly aligned to the pre-drilled pilot hole before applying torque to avoid tap breakage. Use an appropriate cutting fluid for the workpiece material to reduce heat and extend tool life. Secure the workpiece firmly before tapping to maintain thread accuracy and prevent damage to the tap or part.