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Cleveland 96105 Spiral Point Tap #5-40 UNC Cobalt 3 Flutes
Cobalt spiral-point tap cuts #5-40 UNC threads with three flutes for efficient chip ejection
- UNC #5-40 thread cuts cleanly in tough metals
- Cobalt construction resists wear during repeated use
- Spiral point pushes chips forward for smooth tapping
- Three flutes balance strength and chip clearance
- Black oxide finish reduces friction and corrosion
Cleveland 96105 Spiral Point Tap
The Cleveland 96105 is a spiral point tap designed for cutting internal UNC threads in a #5-40 size. Made from cobalt with a black oxide finish, it offers wear resistance for general-purpose threading tasks. The right-hand cut and three-flute design suit through-hole applications where chips are pushed ahead of the tool.
Three-flute geometry and plug chamfer
The three flutes provide chip clearance and cutting stability while the plug chamfer starts threads easily in through holes. A 75 percent thread drill size #39 prepares the hole for a class 2B fit with a thread limit of 2B. The tool requires a matching drill bit and a tap wrench or holder to drive it. Its spiral point frees the flutes from chip packing in through-hole work.
Suited for through-hole threading in ferrous metals
This tap suits machinists and maintenance technicians cutting #5-40 UNC threads in steel or stainless steel where cobalt hardness resists abrasion. It is not for blind holes where chips must be pulled out, nor for left-hand thread requirements. Buyers needing a bottoming chamfer or a different thread series should select another tool.
Highlights
- UNC #5-40 thread cuts cleanly in tough metals
- Cobalt construction resists wear during repeated use
- Spiral point pushes chips forward for smooth tapping
- Three flutes balance strength and chip clearance
- Black oxide finish reduces friction and corrosion
Specifications
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Questions about this item
What thread limit applies when the tap is used continuously?
The tap is manufactured to a 2B thread limit for #5-40 UNC threads.
Does the cobalt tool generate excess heat during all-day operation?
Cobalt construction resists heat buildup and the black oxide finish helps dissipate it during extended tapping.
Which drill bit must I already have to prepare the hole?
A #39 drill bit is required to create the 75 percent thread hole before tapping.
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