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Silver steel plug tap with fluted shaft and square drive end

Drill America

Drill America 5/32"-40 HSS plug tap

SKU CH-FXZC-7KMKW

Cuts 5/32"-40 threads in through holes using high-speed steel for durability

  • HSS construction resists wear during repeated threading
  • 5/32"-40 size cuts precise threads in small holes
  • Plug style starts threads squarely in through holes
  • Versatile for hand or powered tapping operations
  • California Proposition 65 warning for chemical exposure awareness

Thread Cutting Tool

The Drill America 5/32"-40 HSS plug tap is a hand tap designed for general machine tapping or CNC operations. High-speed steel construction allows use across a wide range of materials in both through and blind holed conditions.

Through-Hole Specialists

This plug style suits machinists starting threads in thru holes where chip evacuation is straightforward. It is not suited for jobs requiring threads to the very bottom of a blind hole, nor for users who need a taper style to start threads square with the workpiece.

Compliance Notice

The product carries California Proposition 65 warnings for chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm. No additional accessories, lubricants, or software are bundled with the tap itself.

Highlights

  • HSS construction resists wear during repeated threading
  • 5/32"-40 size cuts precise threads in small holes
  • Plug style starts threads squarely in through holes
  • Versatile for hand or powered tapping operations
  • California Proposition 65 warning for chemical exposure awareness

Specifications

BrandDRILL AMERICA

Questions about this item

What size drill bit do I need to prepare a hole for this 5/32"-40 tap?

Use a drill bit matching the tap's decimal equivalent of .1563 to create the correct hole size before threading.

Will this HSS plug tap cut threads in an existing steel fitting?

Yes, the high-speed steel construction is designed for general machine tapping in materials such as steel.

How can I verify the threads are cut to the correct depth?

The plug style is intended for through holes, so the tap should pass completely through the workpiece when the thread is finished.

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