Straight Flute Tap: 3/8-16 UNC, 4 Flutes, Plug, High Speed Steel, Gold/Oxide Coated MPN:BDNA-20708

The Straight Flute Tap features four flutes for superior chip evacuation while cutting clear and accurate holes with minimal chatter or breakage during tapping processes on soft or hard metals such as brass, aluminum, mild steel or stainless steel. Its 3/8-16 UNC size makes it suitable for small to medium size threaded fasteners in a broad range of applications from automotive repair, hardware manufacturing, aerospace industries to electronic or woodworking where accuracy, repeatability and durability matter most. With its High-Speed Steel construction, the gold/oxide coating offers high hardness, superior wear resistance, and ease of use while reducing friction to prolong tool life even in demanding conditions saving users time, effort, and money hence making it a must-have item for professionals or DIY enthusiasts seeking superior quality and performance with their tapping jobs.