Drill America 1-3/8"-12 UNF HSS Plug Tap
High speed steel hand tap for creating or restoring threads in holes. Suitable for general hand, machine, and CNC tapping; uncoated substrate. One customer notes it cuts threads well in aluminum and stainless steel
Highlights
- uncoated high-speed steel hand tap
- plug style for thru holes
- suitable for hand and powered tapping
Pros
- high speed steel construction
- versatile for hand and machine tapping
- various tap styles suitable for thru holes
- uncoated substrate suitable for wide range of applications
Cons
- durability concerns reported by customers
- some taps reported breaking or breaking off inside holes
Best For
Features
- Used to make new threads or re-thread damaged and/or jammed threads
- High Speed Steel Hand Taps come in three styles Taper Style Starts the thread square with the workpiece. Plug Style Generally used in thru holes. Bottom Style Generate the thread to the bottom of the hole.
- High speed steel hand taps are the most versatile taps for hand use
- or for tapping under power
- Hand taps are popular for use in general machine tapping or CNC tapping
- Uncoated tools feature just the base substrate without any additional treatment or coatings and are suitable for a wide range of applications.
