Drill America 7/8-14 HSS 3-Flute Spiral Point Tap

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Drill America 7/8"-14 High Speed Steel 3 Flute Spiral Point Tap, DWT Series

7/8-14 high-speed steel spiral point tap with round shank and straight flute. Suitable for general purpose tapping with right-hand cut action. Customer notes good functionality with mixed opinions on tap quality

Highlights

  • 3-flute spiral point design
  • HSS durability for wear resistance
  • uncoated base substrate

Pros

  • high-speed steel for general purpose use
  • uncoated substrate base
  • round shank with square end
  • straight flute aids chip collection
  • right-hand cut engages clockwise

Cons

  • tap breakability reported by customers

Best For

  • threading aluminum (7075-T6) reported
  • rethread pistol grip threads
  • general purpose tapping in metal work
  • shallow cuts with straight flutes
  • clockwise tapping operations

Features

  • High-speed steel offers hardness and toughness for wear resistance
  • Uncoated tools include the base substrate without additional coatings
  • Round shank with square end for consistent seating
  • Straight flute design allows chips to collect in flutes during shallow cuts
  • Right-hand cut tools engage when operated clockwise

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