Thread Forming STI Tap: M2 x 0.4 Metric Coarse, D3, Bottoming, Bright Finish, High Speed Steel MPN:17343-010

Thread forming taps are self-tapping tools used to create internal threads within holes in metal parts for fastening applications without generating chips or requiring cleanup afterward due to their unique design using splines that distort material instead of cutting it away like conventional taps. This M2 x 0.4 metric coarse pitch, D3 bottoming style, and high-speed steel construction model is designed specifically for thin wall applications that cannot tolerate damaged threads from rolled or chamfered tap entries while offering greater shear strength at the chip load area. It reduces set up times as well as materials required since it eliminates drilling prior to tapping thus making it a preferred option in automotive, aerospace and electronic manufacturing industries seeking reliable threaded joints that are corrosion resistant yet remain vibration-free under extreme conditions. Moreover, its robustness makes reusable many times over cost-effectively justifying tool purchases without comprising durability against wear or breakage despite numerous thread creation cycles thus benefiting machinists looking for a quality all-purpose self-tapper for their facilities.