Westward
Westward 5TWU1 Pipe Tap 3/4"-14 Semi-Bottoming 5 Flutes NPT
Cuts NPT threads in 3/4"-14 pipe with a five-flute semi-bottoming design made from high-speed steel
- TypeHole, Drill, Bore & Wire Gauges
- NPT threading for leak-resistant pipe connections
- Semi-bottoming design reaches deep into blind holes
- Five flutes clear chips efficiently during tapping
- High-speed steel construction withstands repeated cutting cycles
- 75 percent thread drill size .9063 in ensures precise fit
Threaded pipe tap for NPT connections
This Westward 5TWU1 pipe tap cuts internal threads for 3/4"-14 NPT pipe fittings. It is made from high-speed steel with a bright uncoated finish and a right-hand cutting direction. The semi-bottoming chamfer allows threading close to the bottom of a blind hole. Five flutes provide balanced chip evacuation for general-purpose threading tasks.
Sustained cutting performance in steel and iron
The high-speed steel construction maintains edge retention during repeated threading operations in ferrous materials. A 75 percent thread drill size of .9063 in prepares the hole for proper thread engagement. The 3B class of fit produces a standard precision thread suitable for pressure-tight joints. Five flutes distribute cutting load evenly to reduce tap wear over long production runs.
Semi-bottoming chamfer limits blind-hole depth
The semi-bottoming design restricts use to holes where the thread does not need to reach the absolute bottom. Through-holes or deep blind holes with clearance are the intended applications. Buyers who need full-bottom threading in shallow blind holes cannot use this tap. The fixed 3/4"-14 NPT size also excludes any metric or straight-thread requirements.
Highlights
- NPT threading for leak-resistant pipe connections
- Semi-bottoming design reaches deep into blind holes
- Five flutes clear chips efficiently during tapping
- High-speed steel construction withstands repeated cutting cycles
- 75 percent thread drill size .9063 in ensures precise fit
Specifications
| Brand | Westward |
|---|---|
| Type | Hole, Drill, Bore & Wire Gauges |
Questions about this item
How much heat does the 5-flute high-speed steel tap generate when cutting NPT threads all day?
The bright uncoated high-speed steel construction resists heat build-up during extended threading, and the five-flute design distributes cutting load evenly to keep temperatures manageable.
What size drill bit must I already own to prepare the hole for this 3/4"-14 NPT tap?
A drill bit of .9063 in is required to produce the 75 percent thread depth this tap is designed for.
Will the 1 3/8 in thread length and 3B class of fit match the fittings on my older pipe system?
The tap cuts a standard NPT thread profile with a 1 3/8 in thread length and 3B fit, compatible with existing NPT components that follow the same specification.
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