Description
M18 X 2.5 HSS Plug Hand Tap for cutting internal threads by hand or in a tapping head. Cutting edges on the chamfered lead progressively form the thread as the tap advances, with straight flutes carrying chips back out of the hole. This size has a M18 cutting diameter, 1-13/16" of flute, 4-1/32" overall length and a 0.542 shank.
- HSS construction that holds a keen edge at moderate cutting speeds and regrinds easily.
- Uncoated (Bright) finish, leaves the edge bare for free cutting.
- M18 thread at 2.5 threads per inch.
- Sold individually.
Specifications
- Size: m18 x 2.5
- Thread Size: M18
- Threads per inch: 2.5
- Diameter: M18
- Shank Size: 0.542
- Length: 4-1/32"
- Flute Length: 1-13/16"
- Material: HSS
- Finish: Uncoated (Bright)
- Measurement Type: Metric
- Pack Quantity: 1
Applications
For threading by hand with a tap wrench or in a tapping head, in steel, cast iron, aluminum and brass. Taper for starting, plug for general work, bottoming for threading to the base of a blind hole.
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