Straight Flute (Hand) Straight Flute Hand Tap, 3/8"-16, Bottoming, Plug, Taper, UNC, 4 MPN:C62048

This 3/8in-16 Straight Flute Hand Tap is a high-speed steel, uncoated tool ideal for threading holes in various materials. Its bottoming and plug functions allow for precise control over thread depth and completion. Suitable for applications in aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturing, this tap is also useful for right-hand threading. Its compact size and robust construction make it a reliable choice for professionals and hobbyists alike. With a 75% thread drill size of 5/16in and a class of fit 3B, this tap ensures precise and consistent threading results.

Top product features:

• Straight Flute design allows for efficient material removal and chip evacuation
• Hand Tap design enables manual operation and control
• High Speed Steel construction provides durability and resistance to wear

Top product applications:

• Machining small diameter holes with a drill bit and then tapping the hole with a hand tap to create a threaded hole.
• Creating a threaded hole in a metal plate or sheet for a screw or bolt.
• Drilling and tapping a hole in a metal rod or shaft to create a threaded connection for a screw or nut.