01 — Essential Specifications
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Essential specifications
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02 -- Materials, Applications & Machines
Working compatibility
Materials, applications & machines
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Compatible materials
Recommended workpiece materials
- Stainless steel
- Tough alloys
- Steel
Recommended applications
Typical jobs and operations
- Steel alloys, stainless steel and tough alloys
- Threading
- Holemaking
Compatible machines
Equipment and operating methods
- Manual
- Tapping machine
03 -- Complete Technical Specifications
Technical data
Complete technical specifications
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Construction & identification
Tool typeTaps
Tool subtypeHand Taps
Detailed styleStandard Right-Hand
Manufacturer seriesXL5-308
Series familyXL5
Measurement systemWire/Letter/Number
Tool materialHigh Speed Steel
Coating / finishIPAC
Manufacturer part number06542
Dimensions & fit
Size#8-32 UNC
Drill / wire / letter designation#8
Pack quantity1
Threading
Thread size8-32-P
Thread standard / formUNC
Threads per inch32.0 TPI
Tap chamfer stylePlug
04 -- Why Choose this series
Series advantage
Why choose the XL5-308 series
XL5-308
Matched #29 XL5 Brute drill and 8-32-P 308 HSS plug tap in one Champion iPAC combo pack
Features supporting this advantage
- Matched #29 XL5 Brute drill and 8-32-P 308 HSS plug tap in one Champion iPAC combo pack
- High Speed Steel
- IPAC
05 -- Compatibility & What's Included
Compatibility & contents
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The systems, models, and components below come directly from the product’s normalized fit data.
What’s included
Components supplied with this product
- 1 XL5-29 XL5 Brute drill + 1 308-8-32-P 308 HSS plug tap
06 -- Use Notes & Technical Description
Before you use it
Use notes & technical description
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Champion 06542 iPAC 8-32 Tap & #29 Drill Combo
06542 is a Champion iPAC combination tap and drill pack containing the matched XL5-29 XL5 Brute mechanics-length drill and 308-8-32-P 308 HSS plug tap. The matched pair is sized for creating a 8-32 thread in one coordinated setup.
The XL5 drill provides a 135° self-centering split point for controlled starting, while the 308 high-speed steel plug tap is chamfered for easier thread starting. This combo is intended for steel alloys, stainless steel and other suitable tough-alloy applications.
Key Features
- Exact MPN: 06542.
- Tap size: 8-32-P plug tap for a 8-32 thread.
- Matched drill: #29 Champion XL5 Brute drill.
- Included components: One XL5 drill and one 308 HSS plug tap.
- Application: Drill and tap steel alloys, stainless steel and tough alloys.
- Product line: Champion iPAC combination drill and tap pack.
- Package quantity: 1 combo pack.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | 06542 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Combination drill and plug tap |
| Drill size | #29 |
| Tap size | 8-32-P |
| Thread | 8-32 |
| Drill component | XL5-29 XL5 Brute mechanics-length drill |
| Tap component | 308-8-32-P 308 HSS plug tap |
| Surface / system | iPAC combination pack |
| Package quantity | 1 combo pack |
Use Instructions
Drill the pilot hole with the included XL5 drill using a compatible rotary handheld drill; do not use hammer action. Apply suitable cutting fluid, then use the included plug tap with the appropriate tap wrench or tapping setup. Keep the drill and tap aligned, clear chips regularly and follow the power-tool and tap manufacturer's safety instructions. Wear eye protection and appropriate protection for the material and operation.
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