The Champion XL22 Heavy Duty Metric Spiral Point Tap is engineered for exceptional performance in tough materials, making it a vital addition to your cutting tools. Crafted from surface-treated high-speed steel, it ensures heat resistance and enhances tool longevity, reducing the frequency of replacements. Its innovative spiral point design efficiently shears and ejects chips ahead of the tap, allowing for smoother operations, particularly in through-hole applications. The special necked design not only facilitates deeper tapping but also minimizes the risk of tap breakage, making it a reliable choice for use with XLT tappers, CNC machines, or handheld tap wrenches. Ideal for working with steel, stainless steel, and other challenging alloys, this tap delivers quick and accurate threading to meet the demands of your projects.