Powdered Metal Spiral Pointed Tap, 3/8"-24 Thread, H3 Limit, 2-15/16" Length

This 3-flute, high-speed steel (H.S.S.) tap, featuring a ZELX NI powdered metal tip, is engineered for extended life in cobalt, nickel, and iron-based exotic materials like inconel, hastelloy, and harder stainless steels. Its spiral geometry ensures consistent performance and durability, making it suitable for tapping through holes in various materials, including steel, stainless steel, high-temperature exotic alloys, non-ferrous metals, cast iron, and hard materials.

• High Speed Steel (H.S.S.)
• Enhanced Wear Resistance: Powder metal outperforms regular H.S.S., ensuring consistent performance and superior thread quality for lower costs
• Extended Lifespan: Engineered for durability in exotic materials like inconel, hastelloy, and harder stainless steels
• Suitable for Through Holes
• Surface Treatment: Taps feature oxide and nitride toughening for added durability
• Thread Chamfer: 3 to 5 threads are chamfered
• Powdered Metal H.S.S. Construction
• Thread Direction: Right Hand
• Chamfer Style: Plug
• Thread Type: 60
• Pitch Tolerance: +.00025"/-.00000"
• Overall Length Tolerance: .31"
• Shank Tolerance: -.0015"
• Shank Square Tolerance: -.004"
• Shank Type: Square Shank