Straight Flute Tap: #4-40 UNC, 3 Flutes, Plug, 2B/3B Class of Fit, High Speed Steel, Bright/Uncoated MPN:C62002

The spiral flute tap is an indispensable tool used in fastening applications that require precise holes to be drilled into metals, plastics or composite materials; this M12 x 1.00 metric fine 5 flute bottoming version adds extra versatility for blind and through-holes configurations suitable for various industries. Manufactured from cobalt alloy steel for added strength combined with a titanium nitride (TiN) finish; this durable tap delivers smooth cuts without clogging while enhancing wear resistance. Utilizing an exclusive 6HX class of fit, this high-speed steel spiral flute tap eliminates chatter allowing professionals to achieve flawless threads without damage to the workpiece surface by reducing thrust forces significantly even at higher feed rates making it suitable for automotive repair shops or aerospace factories where consistent quality control over threading processes is crucial. The superiority in cutting characteristics, precision, durability make this tap's adoption widespread among various manufacturing sectors ranging from electronics to medical device industries with demand for reliability when tackling challenging tasks head-on.