Built for precision and reliability in CNC and conventional machining, this Sandvik spiral point (gun nose) tap drives chips forward and clear of the cutting zone, ensuring smooth, clean threading with reduced risk of clogging. Optimized for through-hole applications, it provides outstanding tool life and thread accuracy in steels and other challenging materials.
Specification | Metric | Imperial |
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Thread Size | M6 | — |
Thread Pitch | 1.0 mm | 0.0394 in |
Thread Form | M (Metric 60°) | — |
Thread Diameter | 6.0 mm | 0.2362 in |
Tap Chamfer Length | 4.34 mm | 0.1709 in |
Premachined Hole Diameter | 5.0 mm | 0.1969 in |
Premachined Hole Type / Hole Type | Through hole | Through hole |
Thread Tolerance Class | 6H | — |
Shank Standard | DIN 371 | — |
Usable Length (LU) | 30.0 mm | 1.1811 in |
Functional Length (LF) | 80.0 mm | 3.1496 in |
Overall Length (OAL) | 82.5 mm | 3.2441 in |
Neck Diameter | 4.56 mm | 0.1795 in |
Flute Count | 3 | — |
Flute Helix Angle | 0° (spiral point) | — |
Radial Rake Angle | 7° | — |
Threading Length | 14.5 mm | 0.5709 in |
Threading Chamfer Type | B = 3.5–5×TP (Gunnose) | — |
Chip Breaker | MM | — |
Grade | S9P4 | — |
Substrate | HSS-E | — |
Coating | PVD FeN (iron-nitride) | — |
Coolant Entry / Exit | Without / None | — |
Connection – Machine Side | Tap shank DIN-metric 6.00 × 4.90 | — |
Connection Diameter (Machine Side) | 6.0 mm | 0.2362 in |
Connection Diameter Tolerance | h9 | — |
Weight | 0.0200 kg | 0.0441 lb |
Maximum Regrinds | 0 | — |
Release Date | 12/12/2011 | — |
Release Pack ID | 11.2 | — |
The Sandvik M6 spiral point (gun nose) tap combines a tough HSS-E substrate with a PVD FeN coating and DIN 371 reinforced shank design. Offering long tool life, accurate threading, and smooth chip evacuation, it is the professional’s choice for reliable through-hole production in steels and other demanding materials.
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