3/8-18 NPTF, 5 Flutes, TiN Coated, High Speed Steel, Interrupted Thread Pipe Tap MPN:385813

The 3/8-18 NPTF pipe tap is commonly used to create screw threads into various materials such as copper, brass, aluminum or low carbon steel at machinists, automotive workshops, plumbing supply houses, or in oilfield service industries. This precision tool made from high-speed steel delivers remarkable strength and longevity; it enables the user to create clean cuts with a 5 flute design, reducing chips built-up while preventing damage to work pieces, extending tap life and providing smoother thread finishes. Manufactured to strict tolerances, this tool's TiN coating protects from rust or wear, ensuring precision performance in multiple applications including cutting threads for fittings, connecting pipes or taps. A must-have for professional engineers, machinists or hobbyists dealing with threaded components; they require accuracy and durability while demanding high precision work.