Value Collection MSC-04516324 Spiral Point Tap 6-32 Unc

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MSC-04516324 is a spiral point tap designed for threading 6-32 UNC holes in a wide range of metalworking and fabrication applications. Built from high speed steel (HSS) with a bright uncoated finish, this plug chamfer tap features 2 flutes and a right-hand thread direction. The spiral point geometry pushes chips forward ahead of the cutting action, making it well suited for through-hole tapping operations where chip evacuation is critical. The H3 thread limit designation indicates a controlled oversize tolerance appropriate for standard 2B class of fit threaded connections.

This tap is used in machine shops, maintenance and repair operations, and light manufacturing environments. It is sized for 6-32 UNC threads, a fastener specification common in electrical enclosures, control panels, sheet metal assemblies, and precision instrument housings. The plug chamfer makes it a versatile choice for both machine tapping and carefully controlled hand tapping in pre-drilled through holes. Machinists, tool and die technicians, and electricians working with threaded hardware installations are the primary users of this tap size and style.

Key Features

• Spiral point geometry advances chips forward for clean through-hole tapping
• High speed steel construction provides durability across a range of workpiece materials
• Plug chamfer with 3-5 lead threads eases entry and suits most general-purpose tapping
• H3 thread limit ensures 2B class of fit compliance for standard threaded assemblies
• Bright uncoated finish allows direct visual inspection of cutting edges before use
• Right-hand thread direction matches standard fastener orientation

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement or stock tap for 6-32 UNC through-hole tapping operations in compatible machine tap holders, tapping heads, and CNC rigid tapping setups that accept straight-shank taps of this geometry.

Installation Notes

This tap should be installed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician familiar with threading operations and proper speeds and feeds for HSS tooling. Ensure the workpiece is securely fixtured and the tap is properly aligned with the pilot hole before engagement to avoid tap breakage. Use an appropriate cutting fluid or tapping compound for the workpiece material to extend tool life and improve thread quality. Always relieve chips periodically during hand tapping to prevent binding.