This spiral point tap is made of high speed steel and has a 0.255 inch diameter, 1½ inch long shank. It is designed for use with steel, and meets the standards for USCTI. This 5601 series spiral point tap has a nitride/oxide finish, and has fractional inch measurements. It is non-coolant through, has right hand direction with a 2½ inch length. Plus it has three flutes and a straight shank.
Technical Specs
ItemSpiral Point Tap
Thread StandardUNC
Tap FinishBlack Oxide
Overall Length2 1/2 in
Thread LimitH3
Thread DirectionRight Hand
Primary Material ApplicationSteel
65% Thread Drill Size#5
Extended NeckYes
Primary Material Application ISO CodeP
Shank Dia.0.255 in
Shank Type - MachiningStraight
Square Size0.1910 in
Tap ChamferPlug
Threads per Inch20 TPI
Helix Angle0 Degrees
Thread Size1/4"-20
Tap MaterialHigh Speed Steel
Thread Length1 in
75% Thread Drill Size#7
Class of FitH3
Number of Flutes3
55% Thread Drill Size#3
Coolant FedNon-Coolant Through
Measurement SystemFractional Inch
Series5601
Shank Length1 1/2 in
Spiral DirectionNeutral
StandardsUSCTI
Tap GroupingTap
Thread Limit / Class of FitH3 / H3
Tap StyleSpiral Point
Country of OriginUnited States
(subject to change)