5-44 FRACT SPIRAL POINT TA - KnKut

The KnKut KK22-5-44 5-44 Fractional Spiral Point Tap is engineered for professional technicians and mechanics requiring precise, efficient thread cutting in through-hole applications. This high-performance tap effectively drives chips forward, significantly reducing clogging and enhancing operational speed. Constructed from durable Hi-Tungsten and Hi-Molybdenum tool steel, it delivers consistent, clean threads in demanding industrial and automotive environments.

Key Features

• Optimized Chip Ejection: The spiral point design actively pushes chips ahead of the cutting action, preventing flute clogging and minimizing the risk of tap breakage.
• Durable Construction: Manufactured from Hi-Tungsten and Hi-Molybdenum tool steel with a surface treatment, this tap offers superior wear resistance and extended tool life even in challenging materials.
• Precision Ground Threads: Features precision ground threads for exceptional accuracy and a high-quality finish, ensuring reliable and consistent threading.
• Reduced Torque & Heat: Designed with form-relieved threads and a double back taper, it minimizes friction, reduces cutting torque, and dissipates heat more effectively.
• High Efficiency: Ideal for high-speed operation in CNC machining centers and automated tapping machines, enhancing productivity in production environments.

Applications

The KnKut KK22-5-44 Spiral Point Tap is a versatile tool suitable for creating internal threads in a wide array of through-hole applications. It excels in materials such as stainless steels, carbon steel, aluminum, brass, and other ductile metals commonly found in automotive repair, industrial fabrication, and machinery maintenance. Its design makes it particularly effective in scenarios where uninterrupted chip flow is critical for maintaining thread quality and tool longevity.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: KnKut
• Model Number: KK22-5-44
• Product Name: 5-44 FRACT SPIRAL POINT TA
• Tap Size x Pitch: #5-44
• Thread Standard: UNF
• Number of Flutes: 2
• Overall Length: 1-15/16 inches
• Thread Length: 5/8 inches
• Chamfer Type: Plug
• H Limit: H2
• Material: Hi-Tungsten and Hi-Molybdenum Tool Steel
• Finish: Bright (Uncoated)
• Country of Manufacture: United States
• Weight: 0.5 lbs