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Cleveland C56705 Pipe Tap 1/2"-14 Semi-Bottoming 4 Flutes NPT
Cuts 1/2"-14 NPT threads with a 4-flute semi-bottoming design in high-speed steel with TiN coating
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- 1/2"-14 NPT thread cuts standard pipe connections
- Semi-bottoming design starts threads in blind holes
- Four-flute geometry clears chips for smoother cuts
- High-speed steel with TiN coating resists wear
- 75 % thread depth with .7031 in drill size
Cleveland C56705 Pipe Tap 1/2"-14 NPT
This Cleveland C56705 pipe tap cuts internal NPT threads in a 1/2"-14 size. The semi-bottoming design with four flutes suits through-hole and blind-hole work in pipe and conduit fittings. It is made from high-speed steel with a TiN coating for wear resistance. Professional plumbers and maintenance technicians use it for new installations or repair threading.
Check thread size and drill before ordering
Verify that the workpiece requires a 1/2"-14 NPT thread and that the tap drill matches the 75 percent thread drill size of .7031 in. The tap has an overall length of 3 1/8 in and a thread length of 1 3/8 in, so confirm the hole depth accommodates this reach. Right-hand cutting direction is standard for NPT pipe threads.
High-speed steel with TiN coating manages heat
The high-speed steel substrate and TiN coating reduce friction and heat buildup during hand or machine tapping. Four flutes provide efficient chip evacuation in ductile pipe materials. Normal use produces typical cutting noise for pipe threading operations. No external power draw applies as the tap is driven by a wrench or tapping head.
Highlights
- 1/2"-14 NPT thread cuts standard pipe connections
- Semi-bottoming design starts threads in blind holes
- Four-flute geometry clears chips for smoother cuts
- High-speed steel with TiN coating resists wear
- 75 % thread depth with .7031 in drill size
Specifications
| Brand | CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Taps |
Questions about this item
What comes with the Cleveland C56705 pipe tap and do I need to buy a drill bit separately?
The tap is supplied as a single High Speed Steel tool with TiN coating. A 0.7031 in drill bit for the 75 percent thread depth is not included and must be purchased separately.
How do I choose the right version of this 1/2"-14 NPT tap?
The Cleveland C56705 is a semi-bottoming tap with four flutes and right-hand threads. Select it when you need a semi-bottoming style for NPT pipe threads in this size.
What does the 1/2"-14 NPT size mean when I use the tap in a real job?
It cuts a 1/2 inch nominal pipe thread with 14 threads per inch to NPT standard. The tap has a 1 3/8 in thread length and 3 1/8 in overall length for standard pipe fitting work.
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