5/8-11 Bottoming LH 3B H3 Bright High Speed Steel 4-Flute Straight Flute Hand Tap MPN:017290AS

The 5/8 - 11 bottoming left hand tap measures at 4-7/8 inches in length and boasts an HSS (High-Speed Steel) construction for durability and resistance against wear during tapping operations. With a bright finish for easy identification, this tap creates uniform threads on both internal or external surfaces making it suitable for professional automotive, machining or manufacturing environments. Its straight flutes ensure quick and efficient chip evacuation as well as minimal cutting forces for faster cycles time when tapping materials like steel, brass or aluminum. Featuring a standard square shank, this tap offers interchangeability among various tools such as tap wrenches while its four cutting lands improve surface finish and hole integrity post-tapping process making it ideal for creating blind holes without a pilot hole on metal substrates where precise thread depth is critical.