Enhance your machining efficiency with this high-quality 3/8-inch HSS Thread Tap, specifically designed for threading stainless steel, iron, cast iron, alloy steel, carbon steel, and abrasive steel materials. Engineered from premium high-speed steel (HSS), this tap delivers exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and heat resistance, ensuring long-lasting durability and reliable performance even under demanding working conditions. Key Features: · Premium High-Speed Steel Construction: Offers superior hardness and excellent wear and heat resistance, making it ideal for tough metal materials. · American Standard Thread: Features a 3/8-inch thread specification with 18 threads per inch (TPI) and a pitch of 1.41, providing precise and consistent threading results. · High Cutting Efficiency: Designed with a fast cutting speed for smooth and accurate thread cutting on difficult-to-machine metals, including iron and stainless steel. · Thread Tolerance Grade H2: Ensures tight and accurate thread fits for professional-grade applications. · Optimal Dimensions: The tap measures approximately 7cm (2.8in) in total length with a useful length of about 2.5cm (1in), and a shank diameter of roughly 1cm (0.4in), allowing easy handling and compatibility with standard holders. · Versatile Application: Suitable for a wide range of metalworking projects, enhancing productivity by making hard materials malleable for threading with minimal effort. Specifications: · Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS) · Thread Specification: 3/8 inch · Number of Threads Per Inch: 18 TPI · Pitch: 1.41 · Thread Tolerance Grade: H2 · Tap Length: Approx. 7cm / 2.8in · Useful Length of Tap: Approx. 2.5cm / 1in · Shank Diameter: Approx. 1cm / 0.4in · Standard: American System Package Includes: · 1 x High-Speed Steel 3/8-18 Thread Tap This 3/8-18 HSS Thread Tap is an essential tool for machinists and metalworkers seeking reliable, fast, and precise threading on hard-to-machine metals. Its robust construction and optimized design deliver excellent cutting performance, ensuring higher productivity and professional-quality results every time.