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HSS Tap UNC Taper-5/16x18
HSS Tap UNC Taper – 5/16 x 18
This high-speed steel (HSS) taper tap is engineered for cutting precise internal threads to the Unified National Coarse (UNC) standard, sized 5/16" x 18 TPI (threads per inch). Featuring a long, gradual lead-in, the taper style ensures smooth and accurate thread starts, reducing cutting effort and providing excellent chip clearance.
Key Features:
Size: 5/16" UNC (18 TPI)
Type: Taper tap – designed for initiating threads with a long lead-in
Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS) for superior durability, hardness, and wear resistance
Thread Standard: Unified National Coarse (UNC) – commonly used in fastening, construction, and engineering
Applications: Perfect for starting threads in through holes or as the first step in a complete tap set for blind holes
Strong, reliable, and accurate, this taper tap provides clean thread starts and dependable performance across a wide variety of materials.
