Cleveland C54732 Hand Tap 1/2-13 Unc Plug Hss Bright

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C54732 is a 1/2-13 UNC straight-flute hand tap designed for cutting internal threads in both blind holes and through-holes. Built from high speed steel with a bright uncoated finish, this plug-chamfer tap provides a controlled thread-starting angle suited for general-purpose threading work. It carries a Class of Fit 2B designation with a Thread Limit of H5, producing threads that meet standard tolerance requirements for most fastener assembly applications. The 4-flute straight-flute geometry is well-suited for threading ductile and moderately tough materials when used with a tap wrench or threading machine.

This tap is designed for threading operations in alloy steel, carbon steel, aluminum, and free-machining stainless steel. The plug chamfer style makes it appropriate for both starting a thread from scratch and completing threading in through-holes or sufficiently deep blind holes. Machinists, toolmakers, and maintenance technicians in production and repair environments commonly use this tap for 1/2-13 UNC fastener applications across a wide range of industrial and mechanical assemblies.

Key Features

• 1/2-13 UNC thread form with right-hand cutting direction
• Plug chamfer provides versatile starting for blind and through-hole threading
• 4-flute straight-flute design suited for alloy steel, carbon steel, aluminum, and free-machining stainless steel
• Class of Fit 2B with Thread Limit H5 for standard tolerance thread production
• High speed steel construction with bright uncoated finish
• Series 1002 standard tap geometry for consistent performance

Compatibility

Designed as a standard hand tap for 1/2-13 UNC threaded hole applications in alloy steel, carbon steel, aluminum, and free-machining stainless steel workpieces where a Class 2B fit is required.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or maintenance technicians using a tap wrench or tapping fixture. Always ensure the workpiece hole is drilled to the correct tap drill diameter for 1/2-13 UNC before tapping, and secure the workpiece firmly before beginning. Apply appropriate cutting fluid for the material being threaded, and back the tap off periodically to break chips and prevent binding. Disconnect any power to the machine or fixture before changing or setting tooling.