3/8-16 Plug LH 3B H3 Bright High Speed Steel 4-Flute Straight Flute Hand Tap MPN:017176AS

The 3/8-16 plug, left hand (LH) thread 3B grade H3 bright high-speed steel straight flute hand tap is a precision tool used for creating precise internal threads in metal components and assemblies requiring coarse or fine threads. With its 4 flutes design, it provides smoother and faster cutting without generating heat or breaking chips. Manufactured using high-quality material and finishes, this straight flute tap delivers optimal performance in aerospace, automotive, engineering, machinery repair, plumbing and hydraulic industries where reliable thread creation is essential. Suitable for tapping metal materials such as stainless steel, brass, aluminum, bronze, mild steel or titanium alloys in a variety of sizes from #8-32 to 1 NPT and MIP threads.