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The Walter 03A063 6-32 NC Bottoming Tap is an essential cutting tool for professionals demanding accuracy and longevity in their threading operations. Engineered by Walter Surface Technologies, a leader in industrial metalworking solutions, this tap is crafted from premium High Speed Steel (HSS). Unlike standard carbon steel taps, HSS offers superior heat resistance and hardness, allowing this tool to maintain its cutting edge even when working with tough materials like stainless steel and hardened alloys. The manufacturing process involves meticulous hardening and tempering, ensuring the tool is robust enough to withstand the high torque and stress associated with cutting metal threads.
One of the standout features of this specific model is its "Bottoming" chamfer style. Bottoming taps are designed with a very short chamfer length, typically only 1 to 1.5 threads. This geometry is critical when threading blind holes—holes that do not go all the way through the workpiece. The short chamfer allows the tap to cut full-depth threads virtually to the very bottom of the hole, maximizing the thread engagement length for bolts and screws. While it excels in blind holes, it is also perfectly capable of cleaning up existing threads or tapping through holes where a short lead-in is required.
Precision ground threads are a hallmark of Walter's tap manufacturing. This grinding process ensures that the tap geometry is exact, reducing friction during the cut and producing threads that meet strict tolerance standards. This results in smoother fastener assembly and reduced likelihood of cross-threading. Whether you are working in a machine shop, performing maintenance and repair operations (MRO), or fabricating custom metal parts, the reliability of the Walter 03A063 ensures that your threading tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. It is compatible with a wide range of materials, including aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel, making it a versatile addition to any tool crib.
Using the correct tap for the job is paramount to success. This bottoming tap is typically used as the final step in a three-tap sequence (following taper and plug taps) for blind holes, or on its own for re-threading operations where threads are damaged near the bottom of a hole. Its robust HSS construction minimizes the risk of tap breakage—a common and costly issue in metalworking—providing peace of mind and consistent performance.
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| Packaging Description:3 per each |
| Thread Size:6-32 NC |
| Tap Style:Bottoming |
| Material:High Speed Steel (HSS) |
| Brand:Walter |