M48 x 2 High Speed Steel Plug Tap (1) by Drill America
High speed steel hand tap for creating or repairing threads in through holes. Noted for versatility in hand, power, CNC tapping, and general use; some reports of durability issues and mixed thread accuracy
Highlights
- versatile tapping styles
- high speed steel
- suitable for through holes
Pros
- high speed steel construction
- versatile for hand and powered tapping
- includes plug style for through holes
- uncoditioned tool substrate
Cons
- durability concerns with taps breaking
- mixed thread accuracy reports
- missing bottoming taps in some sets
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.
