Straight Flute Taps, Tap Type: Machine , Thread Size (Inch): 5/16-18 , Overall Length (Decimal Inch): 2.7188 , Thread Standard: UNC , Chamfer: Plug MPN:2751008

Straight flute taps are precision cutting tools manufactured from high-speed steel specifically designed for creating external threads in a wide range of materials like metals or plastics with varying degrees of hardness. Featuring a UNC (Unified Coarse) thread standard, these taps guarantee compatibility with standard machining equipment and medium size threads ranging between 5/16 - 18. With a plug chamfer design, straight flute taps minimize tool deflection during insertion into delicate workpieces resulting in accurate thread creation. Their high-speed steel construction ensures durability and strength while maintaining precision thread quality essential in machining applications. Ideal for use across industries such as automotive, aerospace, and military equipment manufacturing, these taps' superior performance characteristics make them sought after tools among machinists who demand consistent thread quality without compromise on the tool's longevity or strength. As a reputed manufacturer of precision cutting tools like straight flute taps, Widia ensures these taps meet high industry standards of precision and performance making them an essential addition to any machinist's toolbox.