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Drill America HSS plug tap, silver steel finish

Drill America

Drill America DWTST1/2-60P 1/2"-60 HSS plug tap

SKU CH-7SPJ-8PP0A

HSS plug hand tap cuts 1/2"-60 threads in through holes for general machine or CNC tapping

  • Versatile for hand or powered tapping
  • High-speed steel construction resists wear
  • Plug style cuts threads in through holes
  • 1/2"-60 thread size for precise fit
  • California Proposition 65 chemical warning applies

Thread Cutting Tool

The Drill America DWTST1/2-60P is a high-speed steel plug hand tap sized 1/2"-60. It suits machinists and maintenance technicians who cut internal threads by hand or under power in general machine or CNC operations.

Through-Hole Capacity

The plug style is designed for thru holes and handles the vast majority of materials in through or blind conditions. It runs out when a thread must be generated to the very bottom of a blind hole, where a bottoming tap is required instead.

California Proposition 65 Notice

This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm under Proposition 65. Users should follow appropriate safety practices when handling and machining with the tap.

Highlights

  • Versatile for hand or powered tapping
  • High-speed steel construction resists wear
  • Plug style cuts threads in through holes
  • 1/2"-60 thread size for precise fit
  • California Proposition 65 chemical warning applies

Specifications

BrandDRILL AMERICA

Questions about this item

Will the 1/2"-60 HSS plug tap cut clean threads in my existing steel fittings?

The high-speed steel plug tap is designed for through-hole tapping in a wide range of materials including steel, so it will cut clean threads in your existing fittings when used with proper lubrication and alignment.

How can I verify the DWTST1/2-60P is cutting correctly after I start the hole?

Check that the tap starts square with the workpiece and advances smoothly; the plug style should produce full-form threads through the hole with consistent chip evacuation and no binding.

Does the package include a tap wrench or only the 1/2"-60 plug tap itself?

The listing describes a single 1/2"-60 HSS plug hand tap; a tap wrench, handle, or matching taper and bottoming taps are not included and must be purchased separately.

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