Cut Thread Fractional Taper Tap - 7/16In 20 NF

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hanson
• Model Number: 1340
• Thread Type: 7/16 inch - 20 NF (National Fine)
• Tap Type: Taper Tap
• Manufacturing Process: Cut Thread
• Weight: 0.01 lbs

Key Features

• 7/16-20 NF Thread Standard: This tap is precision-engineered to create 7/16-inch diameter threads with a 20 National Fine (NF) pitch, ensuring compatibility with standard fasteners.
• Taper Tap Design: Features an approximate 8-10 thread chamfer at the tip. This design facilitates easy starting into a drilled hole and gradually forms the thread, reducing the initial cutting load.
• Cut Thread Construction: Manufactured through a robust cutting process, providing sharp and durable cutting edges for efficient material removal and clean thread formation.
• Hanson Brand Reliability: Produced by Hanson, a trusted name in cutting tools, ensuring consistent quality and performance for various professional and industrial applications.
• Durable Material: Constructed from high-quality steel, offering resistance to wear and abrasion for extended tool life under typical operating conditions.

Applications

• New Thread Creation: Used to cut precise internal 7/16-20 NF threads in a variety of materials, including steel, aluminum, brass, and cast iron.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ideal for rethreading damaged or worn internal threads in machinery, automotive components, or fixtures during repair and refurbishment.
• General Metalworking: Suitable for use in machine shops, fabrication facilities, and maintenance departments for standard thread tapping operations.
• Prototyping and Fabrication: Applied in creating threaded holes for custom projects, prototypes, and assemblies where secure fastening is required.

Benefits

• Effortless Starting: The tapered lead allows for easy alignment and engagement with the workpiece, minimizing the force required to start cutting new threads and reducing the risk of tap breakage.
• Accurate Thread Formation: Delivers precise and consistent 7/16-20 NF threads, ensuring a strong, reliable fit for mating fasteners and preventing loosening.
• Reliable Performance: Engineered for smooth cutting action and efficient chip evacuation, which contributes to dependable results and a reduced chance of thread stripping.
• Versatile Material Compatibility: Effectively taps threads in a wide range of common industrial metals, making it a valuable tool for diverse manufacturing and repair tasks.
• Enhanced Tool Longevity: Built for durability, this tap maintains its cutting edge over time, extending its service life and providing a cost-effective solution for your tapping needs.