Straight Flute Tap: 3/8-24 UNF, 4 Flutes, Taper, 3B Class of Fit, High Speed Steel, Bright/Uncoated MPN:MSC-04472262

The Straight Flute Tap - 3/8-24 UNF, 4 flutes, taper, 3B class of fit, high-speed steel, bright/uncoated is a cutting tool used for tapping or threading various materials such as metals and plastics requiring accurate and precise threads with an outstanding finish while reducing slippage during use providing stable cuts. Constructed from high-speed steel material delivering durability while resisting wear, abrasion, or damage offering longer tool life extending periods between replacements reducing maintenance costs associated with excessive sharpening or breakages preventing downtime in industrial processes. It is an essential component used in various industries such as aerospace manufacturing, automotive assembly lines, hardware fabrication, and medical device production needing reliable threaded connections to hold sensitive components reducing slippage preventing loss of critical information. This tap's key specifications include its 3/8-24 UNF size which is widely used in different industries for fastening bolts or screws into threads ensuring accuracy during installation while minimizing vibration or wobbling. The 4 flutes feature enables efficient removal of chips or debris preventing heat buildup providing superior thread quality reducing friction resulting in faster operation time completing tasks more efficiently. The taper design delivers precise alignment between the tap and hole being tapped ensuring proper fit and torque holding critical components or devices together with ease avoiding costly repairs associated with misalignment caused by irregular threads reducing time consumption while improving production rates.