Straight Flute Tap: 5/16-24 UNF, 3 Flutes, Bottoming, 3B Class of Fit, High Speed Steel, Bright/Uncoated MPN:1171100

The Straight Flute Tap is a precise cutting tool designed to create threads on internal surfaces with minimum burr and chatter, making it ideal for machining applications demanding accurate threading results like the aerospace or automotive industry. Its 3 bottoming flutes enable smooth, efficient removal of chips while producing fine pitches providing the user with precise threading accuracy at all times. Constructed from high-speed steel (HSS), this tap exhibits an exceptional hardness for extended life and a resistance to heat build-up even when working on tough metals like stainless steel or brass. Available in a UNF size of 5/16-24 and class B fit, ensuring compatibility with common industrial fasteners and thread gauges alike while the bright, uncoated finish renders it easily visible against the machined material making placement in blind holes straightforward even on intricate parts. In summary, our Straight Flute Tap is engineered to offer unsurpassed quality, endurance and performance in high precision manufacturing facilities, machine shops or at home DIY enthusiasts who seek flawless threading results repeatedly.