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OSG M3x0.5 General Purpose Spiral-Flute Tap - General Purpose Spiral-Flute Taps
OSGGeneral Purpose Spiral-Flute Taps

OSG M3x0.5 General Purpose Spiral-Flute Tap

The OSG Spiral Flute Tap (M3x0.5 Metric, MPN 2988005) is a general-purpose spiral-flute tap with a 6H tolerance, bottoming chamfer, and TiN-coated high-speed steel construction. It features 2 flutes and is designed…

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M3x0.5 General Purpose Spiral-Flute Tap
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General Purpose Spiral-Flute Taps
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Manufacturer Part Number
2988005
Type
6H, Bottoming Chamfer, TiN Coated High Speed Steel
Flute
2

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Product Description

The OSG Spiral Flute Tap (M3x0.5 Metric, MPN 2988005) is a general-purpose spiral-flute tap with a 6H tolerance, bottoming chamfer, and TiN-coated high-speed steel construction. It features 2 flutes and is designed for threading metric applications. 3G Electric interprets demand and delivers this genuine industrial cutting tool across 14 departments, with specialist depth in combustion, pumps, and controls as an authorised distributor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the OSG spiral flute tap used for?

The OSG spiral flute tap is used for threading blind holes in materials such as steel and aluminum. Its spiral flute design evacuates chips upward, preventing clogging and enabling efficient, clean threading in automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing applications.

What are the specifications of the OSG spiral flute tap?

This OSG tap has a metric M3x0.5 thread size, 6H tolerance, 2 flutes, a bottoming chamfer, and a TiN coating on high-speed steel. The manufacturer part number is 2988005. It is designed for general-purpose threading of blind holes.

Where to buy OSG spiral flute taps worldwide?

You can source OSG spiral flute taps worldwide through 3G Electric, a global industrial equipment distributor. We handle full logistics, customs clearance, and delivery to your location. Contact us for availability and lead time on this and other OSG tooling.

How to select the correct OSG spiral flute tap?

Select the tap based on thread size, pitch, and hole type. For blind holes, use a bottoming chamfer tap like this OSG model. Match the coating to the material—TiN suits steel and aluminum. Ensure the tap's tolerance class (e.g., 6H) aligns with your thread fit requirements.

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General engineering job shops — OSG micro drill bits for small-diameter hole drilling in mild steel and alloy steel parts

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3G Electric supplies OSG general purpose spiral-flute taps. We supply genuine products with in-stock availability on common SKUs, technical documentation, commissioning support, and warranty service — worldwide.

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