Cleveland, Bottoming Chamfer General Purpose Hand Tap, TiN, HSS, 3/8 16 H3 1003TN

The Cleveland, Bottoming Chamfer General Purpose Hand Tap, TiN, HSS, 3/8 16 H3 1003TN (Item #C55224) is expertly crafted for precision threading across a wide range of applications. This hand tap is designed with a tool size of 3/8"-16 UNC and a diameter of 0.3750 inches, ensuring accurate and consistent thread creation. The overall length of 2.9400 inches (74.68mm) allows for efficient and deep threading.

Manufactured from high-speed steel (HSS), the tap offers superior strength, durability, and performance when cutting through various materials. It features a straight flute design with four flutes, optimizing chip removal in both through-hole and blind-hole applications. The standard tap construction includes a straight shank with a square end, measuring 0.3810 inches (9.68mm) in size, designed for easy compatibility with standard tap wrenches.

The bottoming chamfer ensures smooth thread engagement and reduces starting effort, while the TiN surface condition enhances cutting performance and tool longevity. With a thread tolerance of 2B and a tap limit of H3, this tap ensures a high level of precision in thread fitting. The right-hand cut and right-hand spiral design ensure reliable and accurate results in every operation.

Whether for maintenance, production, or custom fabrication, this general-purpose hand tap is an indispensable tool for creating high-quality UNC threads. It is suitable for use with materials such as cast iron, stainless steel, and steel, with a depth of cut of 2xD.

MFR C55224