03B082 - Walter 1/2-13 NC HSS Plug Tap for Steel and Stainless

Name: Walter 1/2-13 NC HSS Plug Tap for Steel and Stainless
SKU: 03B082
Availability: BackOrder

Packaging: 3 per each

$43.60/ea

Package Price:

$130.80/3 per each

Usually ships within 3-5 business days

SKU: 03B082 Categories: Abrasives, Drill bits and Carbides

OVERVIEW

Precision Industrial Threading

The Walter 03B082 1/2-13 NC Plug HS Tap is a premium-grade cutting tool designed for professional machinists and industrial maintenance teams. Crafted from the finest High-Speed Steel (HSS), this tap is engineered to withstand the rigors of cutting threads into tough materials without losing its edge. Unlike standard carbon steel taps, Walter's HSS composition provides excellent heat resistance and durability, making it a reliable choice for repetitive threading operations in manufacturing environments.

This specific model is a "Plug" style tap, featuring a chamfer of approximately 3 to 5 threads. This design makes it the most versatile choice for general threading, particularly suited for through holes where the chips can be pushed forward or fall out the bottom. The precision-ground threads ensure that every cut is accurate, reducing the likelihood of cross-threading or binding. The tap has been meticulously hardened and tempered to strike the perfect balance between hardness for cutting and toughness to resist breakage under torque.

Whether you are working with soft aluminum, standard mild steel, or harder stainless steel alloys, the Walter 03B082 delivers consistent performance. It is an essential component for any MRO toolkit, allowing for the efficient creation of new threads or the restoration of damaged ones with minimal effort. Trust in Walter Surface Technologies' reputation for quality to keep your production lines running smoothly.

Additional Information
Packaging Description:1 per each, 3 per each
Brand:Walter
Used to Cut:Steel or Stainless or Aluminum
Thread Size:1/2"-13 NC
Material:High-Speed Steel (HSS)
Tap Style:Plug Tap
Chamfer Length:3-5 Threads
Thread Type:Coarse (NC)

INCLUDED

1 x Walter 1/2"-13 NC HSS Plug Tap

APPLICATIONS

Cutting new threads in mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
Repairing damaged or stripped threads
General fabrication and assembly
Maintenance and repair operations (MRO)
Through-hole threading applications

FAQ

The standard drill bit size for a 1/2"-13 NC tap is 27/64".

A plug tap typically has 3-5 threads chamfered, making it a general-purpose tap for through holes. A taper tap has 7-10 threads chamfered, making it easier to start but requiring more depth to cut full threads.

Yes, this Walter tap is made from High-Speed Steel (HSS) and is hardened and tempered specifically to handle tough materials like stainless steel.

Plug taps can be used for blind holes, but they will not thread all the way to the bottom. For threading to the very bottom of a blind hole, a bottoming tap is recommended after starting with a plug tap.

NC stands for National Coarse, which refers to the thread pitch standard. 1/2-13 means a 1/2-inch diameter with 13 threads per inch.

High-Speed Steel (HSS) withstands higher temperatures and retains its cutting edge longer than carbon steel, making it superior for industrial applications and harder metals.