Straight Flute Tap: 1-8 UNC, 4 Flutes, Bottoming, High Speed Steel, Bright/Uncoated MPN:1071900

The straight flute tap made from high-speed steel and measuring 1-8 UNC thread type with 4 flutes provides a smooth, accurate and clean cutting experience for machinists when creating threads on metal components or threads onto a pre-tapped hole. The 4 flutes promote chip evacuation making the tapping process more efficient while providing better surface finishes and lower wear on the tap as well as the material being tapped. It also comes uncoated to offer maximum strength for hard material applications and is commonly used across various industries like automotive, aerospace or machinery requiring precision threads that meet specific UNC standardization making it suitable for professional use in thread cutting applications, such as machinists, tool shops, and maintenance crews.