Spiral Flute Tap: #8-32 UNC, 3 Flutes, Bottoming, 2BX Class of Fit, High Speed Steel, Black Oxide Coated MPN:6140550

Spiral flute taps are specifically designed to thread both internal and external threads using cutting teeth for fast chip removal. The tap is constructed from high-speed steel that's resistant to wear, giving it longevity while used in producing precision threaded fasteners that meet exact specifications for hardware, manufacturing or engineering jobs. Its spiral flutes help with faster material evacuation providing minimal built-up edges that may lead to damage thus maintaining the threads sharpness. It offers bottoming style cutting tips designed to start tapping at full depth of cut, suitable for use in drill presses, lathes or other machine tools finding application where creating precise, fine threading is paramount in industries such as aviation, automotive, and machining workshops.