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The Walter 03A083 is a premium-grade 8-32 NC Bottoming Tap engineered for professional metalworking environments. Crafted from top-notch High Speed Steel (HSS), this tool is designed to withstand the rigors of cutting threads into tough materials like stainless steel and mild steel, as well as softer metals like aluminum. The manufacturing process involves precision grinding of the threads, followed by a hardening and tempering treatment. This ensures that the tap maintains its cutting edge longer than standard carbon steel taps, reducing tooling costs and downtime in production or maintenance settings.
As a "Bottoming" style tap, this specific tool features a very short chamfer length, typically only 1 to 2 threads. This design is critical for applications where threads must extend as close as possible to the bottom of a blind hole (a hole that does not go all the way through the workpiece). While it can be used for through-holes, its specialized geometry is best utilized for finishing threads in blind holes after a taper or plug tap has been used to start the cut. The precision ground flutes help evacuate chips efficiently, although care should always be taken to use appropriate cutting fluid to maximize finish quality and tool life.
Whether you are repairing damaged threads in an industrial assembly or fabricating new components, the Walter 03A083 delivers consistent, high-quality results. Its robust construction minimizes the risk of breakage—a common issue with inferior taps—providing peace of mind when working on expensive or critical parts.
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| Packaging Description:1 per each, 3 per each |
| Brand:Walter |
| Used to Cut:Steel or Stainless or Aluminum |
| Thread Size:8-32 NC |
| Tap Style:Bottoming |
| Material:High Speed Steel (HSS) |
| Thread Standard:NC (National Coarse) |