Value Collection MSC-04518338 Spiral Point Tap 10-32 Unf

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MSC-04518338 is a spiral point tap designed for cutting 10-32 UNF threads in through-hole and open-ended applications. Built from high speed steel (HSS) with a bright, uncoated finish, this tap features a bottoming chamfer that allows threading close to the bottom of a blind hole. With 2 flutes and a right-hand thread direction, it drives chips forward ahead of the cutting edge, keeping the flutes clear during the tapping operation. The H3 thread limit ensures dimensional accuracy within tolerance for a Class 2B fit. Thread length is 0.875 inches. Suitable for use by machinists, maintenance technicians, and toolroom professionals working with ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

This tap is used in precision machining, production threading, and repair operations where a 10-32 UNF thread form is required. The bottoming chamfer makes it well suited for applications where full thread engagement close to the floor of a blind hole is necessary. It is commonly used in machine shops, assembly facilities, and MRO environments. The 2-flute design supports use in a range of materials at moderate speeds without requiring coolant-through capability.

Key Features

• 10-32 UNF thread size with Class 2B fit tolerance
• Bottoming chamfer for threading close to the bottom of blind holes
• H3 thread limit for consistent dimensional control
• High speed steel construction for durability across common workpiece materials
• Bright, uncoated finish — no additional coating to affect thread tolerance
• Right-hand, 2-flute spiral point design pushes chips forward during cutting

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement or production-use spiral point tap for any application requiring a 10-32 UNF, Class 2B, H3 thread limit with a bottoming chamfer in right-hand orientation.

Installation Notes

This tap is installed by machinists or maintenance technicians using a tap wrench, tapping head, or CNC tapping attachment. Always ensure the workpiece is securely fixtured and the tap is properly aligned to the pre-drilled hole before applying torque. Power down any machine fully before manually handling the tap or clearing chips. Use appropriate cutting fluid for the workpiece material to extend tap life and improve thread finish.