Thread Forming Tap

ITEM # MES-12-863-208

Brand: BALAX

Weight: 0.05 lbs

Model #: 13172-9QU

Short Description: 5/16"-18 H9 2B BOTTOMING SUPER TIN FORM TAP BALAX

Msrp: $35.56

Price: $35.56 EA.

Description
Specification

Features

·High-performance bright-finished or TiCN or TiN coated spiral pointed bottoming taps.
·Available in models made from diecast aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.
·Spiral pointed plug taps in inch or metric sizes.
·One/Two/Four flute designs with H3-H9 & D6-D12 thread limit.
·0-degree helix angle with bottoming chamfer style.
·Pitch angle 60-degree.
·2-1/2 inches chamfer.
·Right-hand cutting direction.
·Square shank with a smooth surface finishing.

Applications

·Diecast: Designed for diecast aluminum.
·Steel: TiCN coating supports steel tapping applications.
·Stainless Steel: Super TiN coating supports stainless steel tapping applications.
·Form tapping is typically used in steels, stainless steels, light metal alloys, and non-ferrous materials.

Benefits

·Chip-less Tapping: Eliminates chip removal issues in blind holes.
·Stronger Threads: Effective on materials such as steel & stainless steel.
·Better Thread Gaging: Because no metal is cut away, the possibility of producing oversized threads is greatly reduced.
·Longer Tap Life: Forming taps last 3 to 20 times longer than cutting taps.
·Efficient Production: Less tap breakage, faster tapping speeds offers to reduce cycle time and machine downtime.
·Ideal for Non-lead Screw Tappers: Thredfloer Series Taps are especially well suited for CNC machines or other machines without lead screws.

Unit Of Measure

Catalog Price

35.56

Weight

0.05 lbs

Model #

13172-9QU

Country of Origin

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Size

5/16"

Tool Material

Premium Powder Metal

Finish Coating

TiN

Cutting Direction

Right Hand

Overall Length

2-23/32"

No. of Flutes

Shank Type

Square drive shank

Pitch

Thread Direction

Right Hand

Thread Size

5/16"-18

Classification

Chamfer Style

Bottoming

Chamfer

1-2 Thread Chamfer

Thread Length

.880"

No. of Grooves

Thread Type

Inch

Limit

Machining Usage

Stainless steel

Manufacturer Part Number

13172-9QU

Product Spec Display

Brand

BALAX

Type

Thread Forming Tap

Size Type

ANSI

OC Steel

Thread Limit

Prop. 65

Yes

Drill Size & Percentage Of Thread

7.20mm (75%), 7.25mm (70%), 7.30mm (65%), L (60%)

First Choice For:

Stainless Steel

Workpiece Material Range

Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron

UNSPSC

23241615