Drill America 3/8"-16 High Speed Steel 3 Flute Spiral Point Tap, T/A Series

Drill America t/a series Tap America spiral-pointed or machine Tap is originated to solve the problem of Tap breakage in through hole tapping. The machine Tap shoots chips ahead of the cutting action, thus reducing loading and clogging in the flutes. It is recommended for use in through or blind holes which allow for chip accumulation in the bottom of the hole. Ideal for threading a wide variety of ductile materials, copper and copper alloys, Brass and non-metallics. High-speed steel tool is good for most general purpose applications, offering a combination of hardness and toughness for wear resistance. Uncoated tool feature just the base substrate without any additional treatment or coatings and is suitable for a wide range of applications. Round with square end shank. Straight flute tool allow chips to collect in the flutes as it cut and is well suited for most applications in shallow cuts. Right-hand cut tool have a cutting action that engages when it is run in a clockwise direction.

• High-speed steel tools are good for most general purpose applications, offering a combination of hardness and toughness for wear resistance
• Uncoated tools feature just the base substrate without any additional treatment or coatings and are suitable for a wide range of applications
• Round shank with square end
• Straight flute tools allow chips to collect in the flutes as they cut and are well suited for most applications in shallow cuts