Sherwood - 5.0X0.80MM hss Metric Coarse Left Hand Straight Flute Ground Thread Tap

General description Sherwood HSS Metric Coarse Left Hand Straight Flute Ground Thread Tap Set is designed for general-purpose thread cutting in various materials, including steel, stainless steels, cast irons, and non-ferrous materials such as aluminum and brass. This set includes one taper, second, and plug lead tap, providing versatility for different threading applications. Technical specifications Chamfer: Plug Taper Second Finish/Coating: Bright Material: High Speed Steel Number of Pieces: 3 Overall Length: 58mm Shank Diameter: 5mm Tap Type: Straight Flute Thread Length: 16mm Thread Size: M5.0 x 0.80mm Thread Standard: Metric Coarse Usage The Taper Tap is used to initiate the thread cutting process, tapering back from the end 6 to 10 threads before reaching a fully threaded diameter for easy positioning. The Second Tap follows the Taper Tap, tapering back 3 or 4 threads before achieving full thread diameter. The Plug Tap is designed to cut threads to the bottom of a blind hole,