Straight Flute Taps, Tap Type: Straight Flute , Thread Size (Inch): 1/2-20 , Thread Standard: UNF , Chamfer: Bottoming , Material: Vanadium High-Speed Steel MPN:384829

The Straight Flute Tap boasts an impressive array of characteristics that distinguish it from other tap types available on the market today. Its most notable feature is its vanadium high-speed steel composition, which imparts incredible hardness and wear resistance properties to the tool. This not only ensures maximum durability but also allows users to work with a wide variety of materials, including some of the hardest metals commonly used in industry applications. Moreover, this tap's straight flute design ensures faster chip removal, leading to smoother operation and improved longevity, while its UNF thread size offers accuracy down to 1/2 - 20 threads per inch. To top it all off, the bottoming chamfer feature provides maximum chip clearance while reducing the risk of breakage during use. This combination of features ensures that the Straight Flute Tap remains a go-to tool for professionals who demand precision threading performance in their work.