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Cleveland C96146 Spiral Point Tap M14x1.5 3 Flutes
Metric M14 × 1.5 spiral-point tap cuts right-hand threads in cobalt steel with black-oxide finish, three flutes, 110 mm overall length and 45.01 mm thread length
- M14 x 1.5 metric thread cuts precise internal threads
- Spiral-point design pushes chips forward for smoother tapping
- Three flutes give balanced chip clearance and strength
- Cobalt steel with black-oxide finish resists wear and corrosion
- 110 mm overall length reaches deeper holes comfortably
Cleveland M14×1.5 Spiral Point Tap
The Cleveland C96146 is a metric spiral point tap designed to cut M14×1.5 threads in through-hole applications. Its three-flute geometry pushes chips forward, reducing clogging and torque during machine tapping. Cobalt construction with a black oxide finish adds wear resistance for production environments.
Thermals noise and power draw
As a hand or machine-driven cutting tool, the tap generates no electrical noise or power draw of its own. Heat produced during cutting depends on workpiece material, cutting speed and lubrication rather than on the tap itself. Proper coolant use manages temperature at the cutting zone.
Build fit and clearance
The tap requires a 12.50 mm drill for 75 percent thread engagement and conforms to a 6H class of fit. Its 110 mm overall length and 45.01 mm thread length suit standard tool holders and CNC tool changers. Right-hand cutting direction matches conventional tapping cycles.
Highlights
- M14 x 1.5 metric thread cuts precise internal threads
- Spiral-point design pushes chips forward for smoother tapping
- Three flutes give balanced chip clearance and strength
- Cobalt steel with black-oxide finish resists wear and corrosion
- 110 mm overall length reaches deeper holes comfortably
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How do I start the Cleveland C96146 tap straight in a 12.50 mm hole so the M14x1.5 threads cut cleanly?
Drill the 12.50 mm hole to the correct depth, apply cutting fluid, then start the tap square to the workpiece using a tap wrench or guide; the spiral point pushes chips ahead, but misalignment on the first turn is the step most often missed.
When will the cobalt cutting edges on this 3-flute tap need replacement?
Replace the tap when thread gauging shows the 6H class-of-fit limit exceeded, when flutes show visible wear or chipping, or when tapping torque rises sharply — cobalt resists heat well, so life is long in steel, but dull flutes cut oversize threads.
What limit appears first during sustained tapping with the 45.01 mm thread length?
Chip packing in the 3-flute spiral-point design becomes the practical limit; the tap evacuates chips forward, but deep or continuous cuts in sticky material can fill the flutes, raising torque and risking breakage before the cobalt substrate overheats.
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