Spiral Flute Tap: 5/16-24 UNF, 2 Flutes, Modified Bottoming, 3B Class of Fit, Vanadium High Speed Steel, Bright/Uncoated MPN:2956800

Spiral Flute Tap 5/16-24 UNF, 2 Flutes, Modified Bottoming, 3B Class of Fit, Vanadium High Speed Steel, Bright/Uncoated is a superior tool designed for efficient and accurate thread cutting operations. Made from premium vanadium high-speed steel material, this spiral flute tap delivers excellent strength, durability and heat resistance in challenging applications where high-speed machining is needed. Its spiral flute design allows for efficient chip evacuation reducing clogging and built-up edges while also providing an easier entry into the threaded hole without the risk of damaging the workpiece. The modified bottoming feature ensures that the tap can cleanly cut through the chip accumulation at the bottom of the thread being tapped, creating a burr-free finish. With a 3B class of fit, this spiral flute tap offers tight tolerances, reducing play or looseness between threads and improving overall performance in threaded assemblies. This tap is widely used in aerospace, automotive or medical industries where precision thread cutting is critical to component integrity, reliability and functionality. Its versatile range of sizes and materials make it suitable for tapping various types of materials from soft aluminum to hard stainless steel, ensuring consistent and reliable results every time.