Value Collection MSC-04997136 Spiral Point Tap M2.6x0.45

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MSC-04997136 is a spiral point tap designed for cutting internal threads in through-hole applications. Built from high speed steel (HSS) with a bright, uncoated finish, this tap handles M2.6 x 0.45 metric coarse threads with a plug chamfer for standard starting conditions. The spiral point geometry pushes chips forward ahead of the cutting zone, keeping flutes clear and reducing the risk of chip packing in through-hole work. With 2 flutes and a thread length of 0.5625 inches (9/16 inches), this tap is suited for small-diameter threading in metal fabrication, repair, and precision machining environments.

This tap is used in metalworking and machining applications where M2.6 x 0.45 metric coarse internal threads are required. Typical applications include threading through-holes in aluminum, mild steel, and similar machinable metals. The plug chamfer makes it appropriate as a general-purpose starting tap in production and maintenance machining. It is commonly used by machinists, tool and die technicians, and maintenance professionals working with small metric fastener sizes.

Key Features

• M2.6 x 0.45 metric coarse thread form for standard small-diameter metric threading
• High speed steel construction for durability across a range of machinable metals
• Spiral point geometry advances chips forward, suited for through-hole tapping
• Plug chamfer for general-purpose starting without requiring a separate taper tap
• Right-hand thread direction, D2 thread limit for controlled fit tolerance
• Bright uncoated finish with no coolant-through requirement

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose metric coarse spiral point tap for through-hole threading operations requiring M2.6 x 0.45 thread form in standard machining and maintenance applications.

Installation Notes

Tapping operations should be performed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician using a properly aligned tap wrench, tapping head, or CNC spindle. Always secure the workpiece and use appropriate cutting fluid for the material being tapped. Verify that hole diameter is correct for the M2.6 x 0.45 thread form before beginning. Do not force the tap if resistance increases unexpectedly, as small-diameter taps are susceptible to breakage under side load or misalignment.