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Cleveland C96012 Spiral Point Tap Plug #12-24 UNC 3 Flutes
Spiral point tap cuts #12-24 UNC threads in through-holes using three flutes and cobalt construction with Hard Lube coating
- Spiral point pushes chips forward for smoother tapping
- #12-24 UNC thread fits standard coarse fasteners
- Cobalt steel resists heat and wear in tough materials
- Hard Lube coating cuts friction and extends tool life
- Three flutes balance strength and chip clearance
Cleveland #12-24 UNC Spiral Point Tap
This Cleveland C96012 spiral point tap cuts #12-24 UNC threads in through-holes and deep blind holes. The 3-flute cobalt body with Hard Lube coating resists wear while pushing chips ahead of the cut. Right-hand threads and a 2B class of fit match standard fastener requirements. The 75 % thread drill size of 4.45 mm ensures proper hole preparation.
Suited for machine tapping steel and stainless
Machinists running CNC or manual equipment on ferrous metals will benefit from the cobalt substrate and chip-forward geometry. The plug chamfer handles through-holes and deeper blind holes without bottoming out. Shops needing a bottoming chamfer for shallow blind holes or a taper chamfer for hand starting should select a different tap style.
12-24 UNC thread size and 3-flute cobalt design
The #12-24 UNC designation fixes the pitch diameter and thread form for matching fasteners. Three flutes on cobalt steel with Hard Lube coating determine chip clearance, tool life and cutting speed range. Verify the 4.45 mm drill size and 2B tolerance against your drawing before ordering.
Highlights
- Spiral point pushes chips forward for smoother tapping
- #12-24 UNC thread fits standard coarse fasteners
- Cobalt steel resists heat and wear in tough materials
- Hard Lube coating cuts friction and extends tool life
- Three flutes balance strength and chip clearance
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Does the C96012 tap generate much heat or noise when run continuously in a power tool?
The tap itself produces no noise or heat; any sound and temperature rise come from the drill or tapping head driving it.
What drill bit must I already own to prepare the hole for this #12-24 UNC tap?
A 4.45 mm drill bit is required to produce the correct 75 percent thread engagement.
Will this 3-flute cobalt tap work in the same holder as my older high-speed steel #12-24 taps?
Yes, the C96012 shares the standard #12-24 UNC dimensions and square drive, so it fits existing tap holders and wrenches.
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