HSS Tap UNC Taper-1/4x20

Stock Code:
3032-1/4T
Price:
$29.65

HSS Tap UNC Taper – 1/4 x 20

This high-speed steel (HSS) taper tap is engineered for cutting precise internal threads to the Unified National Coarse (UNC) standard, sized 1/4" x 20 TPI (threads per inch). Featuring a long lead-in with a gradual taper, this tap is designed to smoothly start new threads, reducing cutting load and providing excellent chip clearance.

Key Features:

  • Size: 1/4" UNC (20 TPI)

  • Type: Taper tap – ideal for starting threads with a longer lead-in

  • Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS) for durability, hardness, and wear resistance

  • Thread Standard: Unified National Coarse (UNC) – widely used for fasteners in engineering and construction

  • Applications: Best for initiating threads in through holes or as the first stage in a full tap set

Strong, reliable, and precise, this taper tap ensures smooth thread starts and clean results, forming the foundation for consistent threading performance.