Engineered for Efficiency in CNC & Conventional Machines

The Sandvik M3 x 0.5 Blue Gun Nose Tap is a premium-grade machine tap designed for high-performance threading in rigid CNC or conventional machines. Gun nose taps are ideal for tapping through holes, as they efficiently push swarf downwards, ensuring a smooth, uninterrupted machining process.

Key Features & Benefits

✔ Extended Tool Life – The tap's optimized combination of material and geometry reduces material adhesion, increasing durability and performance.
✔ Superior Chip Management – Adequate flute space prevents swarf congestion, ensuring a continuous and efficient production process.
✔ High Performance in Stainless Steel – Specifically designed for superior threading results in stainless steel.
✔ Precision Threading – Maintains tight tolerances for high-quality, repeatable results.

Technical Specifications

🔹 Thread Size: M3
🔹 Thread Pitch: 0.5 mm
🔹 Thread Diameter: 3 mm
🔹 Premachined Hole Diameter: 2.5 mm
🔹 Premachined Hole Type: Through Hole
🔹 Thread Tolerance Class: 6H
🔹 Shank Standard: DIN 371
🔹 Usable Length: 18 mm
🔹 Functional Length: 56 mm
🔹 Neck Diameter: 2.27 mm
🔹 Flute Count: 3
🔹 Flute Helix Angle: 0°
🔹 Radial Rake Angle: 7°
🔹 Threading Length: 8.9 mm
🔹 Threading Chamfer Type: B = 3.5-5×TP Gun Nose
🔹 Connection - Machine Side: Tap shank DIN - metric: 3.50 × 2.70 mm
🔹 Chip Breaker: MM
🔹 Grade: S9P4
🔹 Substrate: HSS-E (High-Speed Steel)
🔹 Coating: Steam Oxide Finish
🔹 Coolant Entry Style: Without Coolant Entry
🔹 Coolant Exit Style: No Coolant Exit
🔹 Connection Diameter Machine Side: 3.5 mm
🔹 Connection Diameter Tolerance: h9
🔹 Maximum Regrinds: 0
🔹 Weight: 0.007 kg
🔹 Release Date: 12/12/11

Why Choose Sandvik M3 x 0.5 Blue Gun Nose Tap?

✅ Reliable & Consistent Performance – Perfect for professional-grade threading applications.
✅ Optimized for CNC & Conventional Machines – Built for high precision and efficiency.
✅ Durable Construction – HSS-E substrate with PVD FeN coating for enhanced wear resistance.
✅ Engineered for Through Holes – Gun nose design prevents swarf buildup for uninterrupted machining.

Achieve precision, durability, and efficiency with the Sandvik M3 x 0.5 Blue Gun Nose Tap – the trusted choice for professional machinists.

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