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Champion XL22 3/4-16 3-Pack 3-Flute HSS Spiral Point Gun Taps
3 XL22 spiral point gun taps; 3 flutes; special necked design
CHA-XL22-3/4-16
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Steel
Stainless Steel
Tough Alloys
Through-Hole Tapping
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Champion XL22 3/8-24 3-Flute HSS Spiral Point Gun Tap
06610 is a Champion Brute 3/8-24 3-flute spiral point tap, commonly called a gun tap, for heavy-duty machine tapping. It uses Surface-treated high-speed steel (HSS) and is designed to push chips ahead of the tap in through-hole applications. Sold individually as one tap.
Key Benefits
- Surface-treated HSS with 3-flute spiral point geometry that pushes chips ahead for heavy-duty through-hole tapping
- Spiral point cutting action shears and ejects chips ahead of the tap to reduce chip buildup in through holes.
- Special necked design supports deeper, trouble-free tapping and coolant flow to the cutting edges.
- 3-flute construction balances cutting strength, torque and thread quality.
- For use in CNC machines, the Champion XLT tapper and compatible handheld tap wrenches.
- Made in USA Champion tooling for steel, stainless steel and other tough alloys.
Applications
- Through-hole tapping in steel
- Stainless steel and tough alloys
- CNC and production tapping
- Machine-shop, fabrication and maintenance work
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | 06610 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Champion HSS Spiral Point Gun Taps |
| Thread size | 3/8-24 |
| Tap style | Spiral point / gun tap |
| Flutes | 3 |
| Tool material | Surface-treated high-speed steel (HSS) |
| Primary application | Through-hole tapping |
| Package quantity | 1 tap |
| Country of origin | Made in USA |
How to Use
Use the correct pre-drill for the 3/8-24 thread, secure the workpiece and keep the tap aligned with the hole. Apply suitable cutting fluid, use the correct tapping speed and feed, and allow the spiral point to eject chips through the hole. Wear eye protection and appropriate personal protective equipment.
Spiral point taps are intended primarily for through holes. Cutting tools may shatter if misused. Follow the machine and tap manufacturer's operating instructions. California Proposition 65 warning may apply.
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- Surface-treated HSS with 3-flute spiral point geometry that pushes chips ahead for heavy-duty through-hole tapping
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Champion XL22 3/4-10 3-Pack 3-Flute HSS Spiral Point Gun Taps
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3 XL22 spiral point gun taps; 3 flutes; special necked design
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3 XL22 spiral point gun taps; 3 flutes; special necked design
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Champion TD36-XL 36-Piece Brute Tap & Drill Set – XL5/XL22 NC/NF
18 Brute XL5 drills: 5/16, 25/64, 27/64, 29/64, #3, #7, #15, #16, #21, #25, #29, #33, #36, F, I, Q, U, O; 18 Brute XL22 spiral point taps: 6-40, 8-36, 10-32, 6-32, 10-24, 12-24, 12-28, 1/4-20, 1/4-28, 5/16-18, 5/16-24, 3/8-16, 3/8-24, 7/16-14, 7/16-20, 1/2-13, 1/2-20; metal case
CHA-TD36-XL
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Champion TD18-XL 18-Piece Brute Tap & Drill Set – XL5/XL22
9 Brute XL5 drills: 5/16, 27/64, F, U, #7, #21, #25, #29, #36; 9 Brute XL22 spiral point taps: 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 1/4-20, 5/16-18, 3/8-16, 7/16-14, 1/2-13, 10-32; metal case
CHA-TD18-XL
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