Sutton T296 M3 x 0.5 Straight Flute Tap VH - Carbide VHM - TiCN - DIN 371/376
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The Sutton T296 is a straight flute tap (VH designation) for metric coarse (M) threads, made from sub-micron grade solid carbide (VHM) with a TiCN coating. This listing covers 9 sizes from M3 x 0.5 to M20 x 2.5.
Straight flutes suit through or blind holes, but they hold only a small amount of chips and do not transport them axially, so deep holes are best avoided except in short chipping materials. The chamfer is Form C (3 x P), generally for blind holes.
The thread tolerance is 6HX. The tap is built to DIN 371/376.
Where this product is used
- Use in hardened steels 50-60 HRC.
- Through & blind holes.
- Depths up to 1.5 x d1.
Design features
- Sub-micron grade solid carbide (VHM). Sub-micron carbide with maximum toughness and high hardness, for tapping hardened steel.
- TiCN coating for abrasive materials such as cast iron and aluminium alloys, and adhesive materials such as copper and copper-based alloys.
- 4 to 6 flutes, depending on size.
- Form C chamfer, 3 x P.
- Thread tolerance 6HX.
- DIN 371/376 construction.
Sizes
Dimensions are in millimetres. Item numbers are the Sutton catalogue numbers. If you are not sure which tapping drill to use, try our tap drill size selector.
| Item no. | Thread size | Pitch (mm) | Tapping drill (mm) | l1 overall (mm) | l2 thread (mm) | l3 (mm) | d2 shank (mm) | sq square (mm) | l4 square length (mm) | Flutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T296 0300 | M3 x 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.55 | 56 | 11 | 18 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 6 | 4 |
| T296 0400 | M4 x 0.7 | 0.7 | 3.4 | 63 | 13 | 21 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 6 | 4 |
| T296 0500 | M5 x 0.8 | 0.8 | 4.3 | 70 | 16 | 25 | 6 | 4.9 | 8 | 4 |
| T296 0600 | M6 x 1 | 1 | 5.1 | 80 | 19 | 30 | 6 | 4.9 | 8 | 5 |
| T296 0800 | M8 x 1.25 | 1.25 | 6.9 | 90 | 22 | 35 | 8 | 6.2 | 9 | 5 |
| T296 1000 | M10 x 1.5 | 1.5 | 8.6 | 100 | 24 | 39 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 5 |
| T296 1200 | M12 x 1.75 | 1.75 | 10.3 | 110 | 28 | - | 9 | 7 | 10 | 5 |
| T296 1600 | M16 x 2 | 2 | 14.1 | 110 | 32 | - | 12 | 9 | 12 | 6 |
| T296 2000 | M20 x 2.5 | 2.5 | 17.7 | 140 | 34 | - | 16 | 12 | 15 | 6 |
Key specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Catalogue code | T296 |
| Type | Straight flute tap |
| Thread series | Metric coarse (M) |
| Material | solid carbide (VHM) |
| Finish | TiCN |
| Designation | VH |
| Chamfer | Form C / 3 x P |
| Thread tolerance | 6HX |
| Standard | DIN 371/376 |
| Flutes | 4 to 6 |
| Sizes in this listing | 9 sizes, M3 x 0.5 to M20 x 2.5 |
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Sutton T296 Metric Coarse Straight Flute Tap VH - Carbide VHM - TiCN - DIN 371/376: M3
SKU: A0014276 | Model: T2960300
Diameter (metric) M3. Features
The Sutton T296 is a straight flute tap (VH designation) for metric coarse (M) threads, made from sub-micron grade solid carbide (VHM) with a TiCN coating. This listing covers 9 sizes from M3 x 0.5 to M20 x 2.5.
Straight flutes suit through or blind holes, but they hold only a small amount of chips and do not transport them axially, so deep holes are best avoided except in short chipping materials. The chamfer is Form C (3 x P), generally for blind holes.
The thread tolerance is 6HX. The tap is built to DIN 371/376.