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Cleveland 96105 spiral point tap #5-40 UNC cobalt 3 flutes black oxide finish

Cleveland

Cleveland 96105 Spiral Point Tap #5-40 UNC Cobalt 3 Flutes

SKU CH-T720-37DBR

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.

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Price $15.99
Cheaper than about 73% of the 5,493 comparable items (median $27.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameCLEVELAND

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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