Spiral Flute Tap: #8-32 UNC, 3 Flutes, Modified Bottoming, 2B Class of Fit, High Speed Steel, Oxide Coated MPN:MT3534457

The Spiral Flute Tap #8-32 UNC is a cutting tool used to create screw threads by removing material as it rotates through the workpiece. This tap comes with a 3-flute design for superior chip removal, allowing users to cut more quickly and easily, while minimizing wear on the teeth. It features a modified bottoming feature which produces mating threads of greater accuracy and reduces chatter marks for a cleaner appearance. The tap's 2B Class of Fit means it has excellent sizability when threading close tolerance holes and its high-speed steel construction delivers long life even in tough applications. Furthermore, its oxide coated surface ensures that the cutter's sharpness is preserved for an extended period. This tap is ideal for applications in metalworking or woodworking industries requiring fine pitch threads with a standard 8-32 UNC thread form and can be used to create precise screw threads in various materials including steel, brass, bronze and aluminum.