Value Collection JY9036732 Straight Flute Tap M16x1.5

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION JY9036732 is a straight flute tap designed for cutting M16x1.5 Metric Fine internal threads in a wide range of materials. Built from High-Speed Steel (HSS) with a bright, uncoated finish, it delivers consistent thread geometry in production and repair applications. The bottoming chamfer configuration allows threading close to the bottom of blind holes, a critical capability in precision machining work. With four flutes and a right-hand thread direction, this tap suits standard CNC and manual tapping operations where straight flute performance is required. Overall length is 3.8125 inches with a thread length of 1.8125 inches.

This tap is suited for machine shops, maintenance facilities, and toolrooms handling metric fine thread work. The M16x1.5 pitch is commonly found in automotive, hydraulic, and precision mechanical assemblies where a finer thread engagement is required compared to coarse-pitch M16 fasteners. It is typically installed by machinists and tool-and-die technicians working with drill presses, CNC machining centers, or manual tapping fixtures. The bottoming chamfer makes it particularly useful for through-tapping operations as a finishing tap or for threading close to shoulders and blind-hole floors.

Key Features

• M16x1.5 Metric Fine thread size for precision thread applications
• Bottoming chamfer for threading to the bottom of blind holes
• High-Speed Steel (HSS) construction for durability across a broad range of workpiece materials
• 4-flute design provides balanced cutting action and chip clearance
• Bright/uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose tapping
• D6 thread limit for controlled fit and dimensional accuracy
• Right-hand thread direction, compatible with standard tapping setups

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard toolroom tap for M16x1.5 Metric Fine thread applications in ferrous and non-ferrous workpiece materials.

Installation Notes

This tap is installed and operated by machinists using manual tap wrenches, drill press tapping attachments, or CNC tapping cycles. Always ensure the tap is properly aligned with the pre-drilled pilot hole to avoid tap breakage. Power down or lock out any machine tool before changing or inspecting tooling. Use appropriate cutting fluid for the workpiece material to extend tap life and improve thread quality.