Value Collection MSC-04997771 Spiral Point Tap M14x1.50

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MSC-04997771 is a spiral point tap designed for cutting M14x1.50 metric fine threads in through-hole applications. Manufactured from high speed steel (HSS) with a bright, uncoated finish, this plug-chamfer tap pushes chips forward ahead of the cutting zone, making it well suited for threading operations in through holes where chip evacuation is a priority. The tap features 3 flutes, a right-hand thread direction, and a thread limit of D3, which indicates the tolerance class for the finished thread. Thread length is 1-21/32 inches. This tool is typically installed in CNC machining centers, drill presses, or hand-tapping setups by machinists, toolmakers, and maintenance technicians.

This tap is used in general metalworking, manufacturing, and maintenance-repair-operations (MRO) environments where metric fine threaded holes are required. Metric fine threads at M14x1.50 are common in automotive, mechanical assembly, and precision equipment applications where finer thread pitch provides greater clamping force and resistance to loosening under vibration compared to coarse thread equivalents. The plug chamfer style makes it the standard starting tap when the hole is already started or when threading from a drilled through hole.

Key Features

• M14x1.50 metric fine thread form for precision threading applications
• Spiral point geometry pushes chips forward for efficient through-hole threading
• High speed steel construction provides durability across a range of workpiece materials
• Plug chamfer style for standard through-hole starting and threading
• D3 thread limit for controlled tolerance on finished internal threads
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for use with cutting fluids in general-purpose applications

Compatibility

Designed for cutting M14x1.50 metric fine internal threads in through-hole configurations across general metalworking and MRO applications.

Installation Notes

This tap should be installed by a qualified machinist or toolmaker using an appropriate tap wrench, tapping head, or CNC rigid-tapping setup. Always use a compatible cutting fluid or tapping compound for the workpiece material to extend tool life and improve thread quality. Ensure the workpiece is securely fixtured and the tap is properly aligned to the hole axis before beginning the threading operation. Do not force the tap if resistance increases unexpectedly, as this may indicate chip buildup or material hardness issues requiring tool withdrawal and clearing.