What hole type is this machine tap designed for?

This machine tap is designed for blind holes, evacuating chips upwards out of the hole.

Which materials is the Phantom 23.450 suitable for?

It is optimised for stainless steel and steel. The steam oxide finish helps prevent cold welding during tapping.

What are the thread size and pitch specifications?

It cuts a standard right-hand metric M3 thread with a 0,5 mm pitch.

What are the dimensions of the shank and square drive?

The DIN 371 reinforced shank has a diameter of 3,5 mm and a 2,7 mm square drive.

Does this machine tap have an internal coolant channel?

No, this tap does not feature an internal coolant channel.

PHANTOM 234500300 HSS-E machine tap DIN 371 metric steam-detonated stainless steel for blind holes M3

Name: PHANTOM 234500300 HSS-E machine tap DIN 371 metric steam-detonated stainless steel for blind holes M3
Brand: PHANTOM
SKU: 51200376
Price: 34.85 EUR
Availability: InStock

Supplier number: PHANTOM 234500300 | EAN 8716563343622

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Precise thread cutting in stainless steel

Practical benefits

Ideal for blind holes: The spiral flutes smoothly clear chips upward out of the hole during threading.
Reduced friction during machining: The steam-tempered surface retains lubricant effectively to prevent material galling when working with stainless steel.
High-durability HSS-E steel: You benefit from superior heat resistance and extended tool life under demanding metalworking conditions.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Phantom 23.450 machine tap, you cut precise metric M3 threads smoothly in stainless steel and steel. Designed specifically for blind holes, its spiral flutes evacuate chips upward out of the hole to prevent tool binding and breakage. The steam-tempered surface finish retains lubricants effectively, minimizing friction and preventing cold welding or material galling during machining. Constructed from tough hss-e steel, this tap offers superior heat resistance and extended tool life under demanding conditions. Its reinforced din 371 shank of 3,5 mm with a 2,7 mm square drive ensures reliable stability in your setup.

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€34.85

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Key features according to our expert

Thread size: M3
Max. cutting depth: 10
Thread type: Metric
Surface treatment (machine tap): Steam
Material (machine tap): HSS-E
With innercooling: No
Application (machine tap): Blind hole
Square size: 2,7 mm
Shank type: External square
Shank size: 3,5 mm
Cutting direction: Right
Pitch: 0,5 mm

Product Description:

Phantom HSS-E DIN 371 Metric Coarse steam oxide stainless steel
DIN 371, 60°, reinforced shank, helix 40°, for blind holes, lead 2,5 chamfer, cutting length 10 threads, back tapered after the 5th chamfer

All Features

Thread size: M3
Max. cutting depth: 10
Thread type: Metric
Surface treatment (machine tap): Steam
Material (machine tap): HSS-E
With innercooling: No
Application (machine tap): Blind hole
Square size: 2,7 mm
Shank type: External square
Shank size: 3,5 mm
Cutting direction: Right
Pitch: 0,5 mm
Tolerance d1 (tol. d1): ISO 2 / 6H
Pitch (p): 0,5 mm
Total length (l1): 56 mm
Tool material: HSS-E
Flute length (l2): 11 mm
Tolerance d2 (tol. d2): h9
Coolant feed: No
Thread diameter (d1): M3
Square wide (sw): 2,7 mm
Norm: DIN 371
Shank ø (d2): 3,5 mm
Hole type: for blind holes
Surface: OXIDE
Shape: C
Pre-drilling diameter (ø): 2,5 mm

Brand PHANTOM
51200376
EAN 8716563343622
Supplier number PHANTOM 234500300

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What hole type is this machine tap designed for?: This machine tap is designed for blind holes, evacuating chips upwards out of the hole.
Which materials is the Phantom 23.450 suitable for?: It is optimised for stainless steel and steel. The steam oxide finish helps prevent cold welding during tapping.
What are the thread size and pitch specifications?: It cuts a standard right-hand metric M3 thread with a 0,5 mm pitch.
What are the dimensions of the shank and square drive?: The DIN 371 reinforced shank has a diameter of 3,5 mm and a 2,7 mm square drive.
Does this machine tap have an internal coolant channel?: No, this tap does not feature an internal coolant channel.