Details
The FORUM 6-32 UNC hand tap cuts the 6-32 UNC thread used by most PC case screws, such as power supply and drive screws. It is a single high-speed steel tap (HSS-G, ground) for through holes. FORUM is a German tool brand.
Properties
- Type
- Hand tap, single
- Thread
- 6-32 UNC
- Standard
- UNC thread to ANSI B1.1
- Core hole
- 2.77 mm
- Length
- 43 mm
- Material
- HSS-G (ground high-speed steel)
The PC case thread
6-32 UNC is the inch thread most PC cases use for power supply, drive and many motherboard tray screws. Use this tap to cut a new thread in a case panel or bracket, or to clean up a damaged one.
How to cut a 6-32 thread
- Drill a core hole of 2.77 mm.
- Turn the tap in with a tap wrench on the 2.9 mm square (not included), using a little cutting oil.
- Back the tap off now and then to break the chips, especially in thicker material.
Technical data
| Article | 32217 |
| Thread | 6-32 UNC |
| Thread standard | ANSI B1.1 |
| Pitch | 0.794 mm (32 threads per inch) |
| Nominal diameter | 3.505 mm |
| Square | 2.9 mm |
| Required core hole | 2.77 mm |
| Overall length | 43 mm |
| Material | HSS-G (marking on the shank) |
In the box
- 1x FORUM 6-32 UNC hand tap
