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Cleveland C60808 straight flute hand tap 1/2-13 UNC plug four flutes high speed steel bright finish

Cleveland

Cleveland C60808 Straight Flute Hand Tap 1/2"-13 UNC Plug 4 Flutes

SKU CH-821E-5M7VR

Cuts 1/2"-13 UNC internal threads with a four-flute plug tap made from high-speed steel

  • TypeTaps
  • Cuts clean 1/2"-13 UNC threads with straight flute design
  • Plug chamfer starts threads easily in through-holes
  • Four flutes evacuate chips efficiently during tapping
  • High-speed steel construction resists wear on repeated use
  • Bright uncoated finish suits general-purpose threading tasks

Cleveland C60808 Straight Flute Tap

The Cleveland C60808 is a straight flute hand tap designed for creating UNC threads in through holes or blind holes with adequate chip clearance. Machinists and maintenance technicians use it to cut 1/2"-13 threads in steel and similar materials where a plug chamfer eases starting.

High Speed Steel Construction

Bright uncoated high speed steel provides hardness and wear resistance for general-purpose threading tasks. The four-flute design balances chip evacuation with cutting stability during manual or machine-assisted tapping operations.

Replaces Worn Or Undersized Taps

This H3 limit tap suits Class 2B fit requirements and follows a 27/64 inch drill size for 75 percent thread engagement. It is not for users needing bottoming chamfers, spiral flutes for deep blind holes, or coated tools for high-volume production runs.

Highlights

  • Cuts clean 1/2"-13 UNC threads with straight flute design
  • Plug chamfer starts threads easily in through-holes
  • Four flutes evacuate chips efficiently during tapping
  • High-speed steel construction resists wear on repeated use
  • Bright uncoated finish suits general-purpose threading tasks

Specifications

BrandCLEVELAND
TypeTaps

Questions about this item

How do I install the Cleveland C60808 tap and what step is commonly missed?

Drill a 27/64 in hole to the 75 percent thread depth, then start the tap square to the workpiece; the step often missed is applying cutting fluid and reversing every half turn to break chips.

What maintenance or replacement will the C60808 tap need later?

The high-speed steel cutting edges will dull with use; replace the tap when threads show tearing or when torque rises sharply, as the bright uncoated finish cannot be restored.

What limit appears first during sustained tapping with the C60808?

Chip packing in the 15/16 in thread length of the four straight flutes is the first limit; it increases torque and can break the tap if chips are not cleared frequently.

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