Straight Flute Tap: 5/16-18 UNC, 4 Flutes, Bottoming, 3B Class of Fit, Vanadium High Speed Steel, Nitride Coated MPN:2404403

The Straight Flute Tap: 5/16-18 UNC is made from vanadium high speed steel coated in nitride to enhance hardness and lubricity for superior performance across a variety of materials. Its four flutes provide efficient chip removal, reducing drag while tapping and reaming, ensuring precise hole finishing on each pass. This straight tap is designed with a 3B class of fit which improves thread form and provides leakproof sealing in its connections. It also features bottoming which allows the tap to be used as an expander creating larger holes without sacrificing tolerances making it ideal for use in industries such as automotive, machinery, and aerospace where accurate and precise hole production is essential to function and performance. With these exceptional specifications and quality craftsmanship, the Straight Flute Tap: 5/16-18 UNC, 4 Flutes, Bottoming, 3B Class of Fit, Vanadium High Speed Steel, Nitride Coated is an excellent choice for professionals who need reliability and accuracy in their work.