300 3/8-16 H5 3FL SP PT PLUG TAP
300 3/8-16 H5 3FL SP PT PLUG TAP
OSG1738408
1738408
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- Applicable Materials: Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum and Heat-Resistant Alloys
- Chamfer: 3.5P-4.5P Plug
- Hand Direction: Right Hand
- Material: HSS-E
- Number of Flutes: 3
- Overall Length Decimal Inch: 2.93
- Overall Length Metric: 74.422
- Series: EXOTAP® VA-3® 300
- Shank Diameter Decimal Inch: 0.38
- Surface Treatment: V-Coated
- Thread Length Decimal Inch: 0.759
- Thread Limit: H5
- Thread Size: 3/8-16
- Thread Standard: UNC
- Type: High Performance
- Has Attributes: Yes
- Has Image: Yes
- System of Measurement: Imperial
- Through Coolant (Yes/No): No
Taps are used to cut screw threads on the inside surfaces of holes, creating the "female" half (nut) of the screw. High precision is of vital importance, particularly in areas such as automobile engines, which require precision screws. OSG offers a lineup of taps with diameters in various sizes and with specifications suitable for a wide variety of uses.
- Application
- Item Features
- Standards
- Recommended Speeds
Through Hole Applications
- Spiral point taps push chips forward
- HSS-E material increased wear-resistance
- Steam oxide surface treatment increases mechanical lubricity
- OSG V-coating increased hardness, lubricity and wear-resistance
- TiN coating increased wear-resistance
PROP65: When grinding or regrinding industrial cutting tools, residual grinding dust may occur. This dust may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
| Workpiece material | Suitability | Cutting speed (SFM) |
|---|---|---|
| P — Steel | ||
| Low Carbon Steel: 1010; 1018 | Best | 25 – 80 |
| High Carbon Steel: 1065 | Good | 20 – 45 |
| Medium Carbon Steel: 1035; 1045 | Good | 20 – 50 |
| M — Stainless Steel | ||
| Stainless Steels: 300 | Best | 20 – 45 |
| Stainless Steels: 400 | Best | 20 – 45 |
| Stainless Steels: 17-4PH | Good | 8 – 20 |
Speeds and suitability ratings supplied by OSG for the EXOTAP VA-3 series. Starting values — adjust for your setup, coolant and workholding rigidity.