{"product_id":"cleveland-c54463-hand-tap-1-4-20-unc-plug-3-flute-hss","title":"Cleveland C54463 Hand Tap 1\/4-20 Unc Plug 3-flute Hss","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CLEVELAND C54463 is a straight-flute hand tap designed for cutting 1\/4-20 UNC threads in both blind holes and through-holes. Made from high speed steel with a bright uncoated finish, it carries a plug chamfer for general-purpose thread starting. The tap is ground to a Class 2B fit with an H5 thread limit, making it suitable for standard tolerance threading in production and maintenance applications. Overall length is 2.5 inches with a thread length of 0.63 inches. Machinists, tool-and-die workers, and maintenance mechanics use this tap with a tap wrench or machine spindle for hand-tapping operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tap is built for threading alloy steel, carbon steel, aluminum, and free-machining stainless steel. The plug chamfer, with its moderate lead, works well in through-hole applications and in blind holes where there is adequate relief below the thread zone. It fits standard tap holder and tap wrench square drives. Part of the Cleveland Series 1002 line, the C54463 suits general-purpose shop use, field repair work, and light production threading where a reliable, consistent thread form is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug chamfer geometry for versatile through-hole and blind-hole threading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh speed steel construction for durability across common workpiece materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright uncoated finish — no coating buildup to affect thread tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH5 thread limit ground to Class 2B fit for standard tolerance applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-flute straight flute design for controlled chip handling in short-chipping materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard square drive shank compatible with tap wrenches and machine holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use in standard 1\/4-20 UNC tapping applications across alloy steel, carbon steel, aluminum, and free-machining stainless steel workpieces. Fits tap wrenches and machine tap holders sized for a 0.255-inch shank diameter with a 5\/16-inch square drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecure the workpiece fully before tapping and ensure the tap is aligned perpendicular to the drilled hole to avoid tap breakage or thread distortion. Use an appropriate cutting fluid or tapping compound matched to the workpiece material. For hand tapping, apply steady, even pressure and back the tap off periodically to break chips. Never force a tap against resistance — back off and clear chips before continuing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\/4-20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e: UNC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChamfer Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Direction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Right Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass of Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Limit\u003c\/strong\u003e: H5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Flutes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlute Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Straight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.63 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.255 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare Drive Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.191 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare Drive Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.3125 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: High Speed Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating\/Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bright\/Uncoated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoolant Through\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Application\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alloy Steel, Aluminum, Carbon Steel, Free-Machining Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blind Hole Threading, Through-Hole Threading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: CLEVELAND\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: C54463\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CLEVELAND CONTROLS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51692871909682,"sku":"C54463","price":27.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/c06da824cfaf813baf35e76a9eb9a2df.jpg?v=1788304329","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/cleveland-c54463-hand-tap-1-4-20-unc-plug-3-flute-hss","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}