03B045 - Walter 1/4-28 NF High Speed Steel Plug Tap

Precision Threading with Walter High-Speed Steel Taps

The Walter 03B045 1/4-28NF Plug Tap is a premium-grade threading tool designed for industrial professionals who demand accuracy and durability. Crafted from top-quality High-Speed Steel (HSS), this tap is engineered to withstand the rigors of cutting threads into tough materials, including mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The manufacturing process involves precision grinding of the threads, followed by a rigorous hardening and tempering treatment. This ensures that the tap maintains its cutting edge longer, reducing downtime and tool replacement costs.

As a "Plug" style tap, this tool features a chamfer of approximately 3 to 5 threads. This design makes it the most versatile choice for general threading applications. It is aggressive enough to start threads easily while still being capable of threading close to the bottom of a blind hole, provided there is some clearance. The ground threads provide exceptional precision, ensuring that the resulting internal threads meet strict tolerance requirements for secure fastening.

Whether you are manufacturing new components or performing maintenance and repair operations, the Walter 03B045 delivers consistent performance. Its free-cutting action reduces friction and heat buildup, which is critical when working with work-hardening materials like stainless steel. By choosing Walter's HSS taps, you are investing in a tool that offers a superior balance of toughness and hardness, ensuring clean, accurate threads every time.

Key Technical Benefits

The use of High-Speed Steel allows this tap to operate at higher cutting speeds compared to carbon steel alternatives without losing its temper. This efficiency is vital in high-volume production environments. Additionally, the NF (National Fine) thread profile provides greater tensile strength and finer adjustment capabilities for the final assembly.