Cleveland C54249 Metric Tap Set 4 Flute Hss Bright

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C54249 is a 3-piece metric tap set designed for cutting internal threads in metal workpieces. The set includes bottoming, plug, and taper chamfer taps, giving technicians the ability to start, continue, and finish threads in a single sequence. Made from high speed steel (HSS) with a bright finish, the C54249 is built for durability in production and maintenance environments. Each tap features 4 flutes for efficient chip evacuation and runs with a right-hand thread direction. Overall length is 2.13 inches, with a thread length of 0.38 inches and a D4 thread limit for controlled tolerance fits.

This tap set is suited for metric threading applications in machine shops, maintenance facilities, and manufacturing environments. The combination of bottoming, plug, and taper taps makes it practical for through-holes and blind holes alike. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians use sets like the C54249 when working with metric fastener specifications across general metalworking tasks. The bright finish is appropriate for use with standard cutting fluids and oils.

Key Features

• 3-piece set includes bottoming, plug, and taper chamfer taps for complete threading sequences
• High speed steel construction provides hardness and wear resistance in metal-cutting applications
• 4-flute design promotes efficient chip removal during tapping operations
• Right-hand thread direction, metric thread standard
• D4 thread limit for precise tolerance control
• Bright finish compatible with standard cutting fluids and lubricants

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style metric tap set suitable for general metalworking, maintenance, and production threading applications where metric thread standards are required.

Installation Notes

Tap installation should be performed by qualified machinists or maintenance technicians using a properly sized tap handle or machine tapping setup. Always secure the workpiece before beginning and apply appropriate cutting fluid throughout the operation to reduce heat and extend tool life. Power down any equipment being serviced before tapping threaded holes in mounted components. Begin with the taper tap to start the thread, progress to the plug tap, and use the bottoming tap last when threading to the bottom of a blind hole.