Value Collection MSC-04997219 M3.5x0.60 Spiral Point Tap

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MSC-04997219 is a spiral point tap designed for threading metric coarse holes in a production or maintenance setting. It cuts an M3.5x0.60 thread profile and is built from high speed steel (HSS) with a bright, uncoated finish. The plug chamfer allows the tap to start easily in a through-hole application, and the two-flute spiral point geometry pushes chips forward ahead of the cutting action rather than packing them behind the tap. Overall length is 2 inches with a thread length of 0.6875 inches. The D4 thread limit and 6H class of fit suit general-purpose metric threading work where standard tolerance is required. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and tool-and-die professionals are the primary users.

This tap is suited for through-hole threading operations in ferrous and non-ferrous metals where chip evacuation is a priority. The spiral point design makes it well matched to CNC tapping cycles and hand-tapping in materials that produce continuous chips. Right-hand thread direction is standard for the vast majority of metric fastener applications. The M3.5x0.60 size is common in small mechanical assemblies, instrument hardware, and light-duty fastening applications across industrial and commercial maintenance environments.

Key Features

• M3.5x0.60 metric coarse thread profile with 6H class of fit for standard tolerance threading
• High speed steel construction provides good wear resistance across a range of workpiece materials
• Spiral point geometry pushes chips forward, reducing packing in through-hole applications
• Plug chamfer (3-5 thread lead) allows easy starting in through holes
• D4 thread limit for controlled fit with standard metric hardware
• Bright uncoated finish — no coating buildup to affect thread dimensions

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement or stock tap for M3.5x0.60 metric coarse through-hole threading applications. Fits standard tap holders and chucks accepting this shank size.

Installation Notes

Secure the tap in a properly aligned tap holder or tapping chuck before use; misalignment is a primary cause of tap breakage at small diameters. Use appropriate cutting fluid for the workpiece material to extend tap life and improve thread quality. For CNC applications, confirm that the tapping cycle feed rate matches the 0.60 mm pitch before engaging the spindle. Inspect the tap for chipping or wear before each use — HSS taps at this diameter are susceptible to breakage if pushed past their service life.