Eagle Cutting Tool HT-5000-20-T-I Hss Hand Taper Tap 1/2-20

Product Description

The EAGLE CUTTING TOOL HT-5000-20-T-I is a 1/2-20 high-speed steel (HSS) hand taper tap designed for cutting internal threads in metal workpieces. The taper tap features a gradual thread lead that helps align the tool and start the cut cleanly, making it well suited for threading through-holes from the entry side. At 0.31 pounds, it is a lightweight, hand-driven tool intended for use with a standard tap wrench. Machinists, pipefitters, and maintenance technicians reach for taper taps when initiating threads in materials where a plug or bottoming tap will follow.

This tap is applicable to a wide range of threading tasks in ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The 1/2-20 designation indicates a 1/2-inch nominal diameter with 20 threads per inch, a fine-thread pitch common in automotive, hydraulic, and precision mechanical assemblies. It is suited for job-shop work, field repair, and production maintenance where hand tapping of fine-thread fastener holes is required.

Key Features

• HSS construction provides wear resistance and hardness suitable for threading steel, aluminum, and similar materials
• Taper lead design eases thread entry and promotes straight starting alignment
• 1/2-20 fine-thread pitch for use in precision and high-strength fastening applications
• Hand tap configuration compatible with standard tap wrenches and T-handles
• Lightweight at 0.31 pounds for easy handling during manual threading operations

Compatibility

Designed as a hand taper tap for cutting 1/2-20 UNF internal threads. Compatible with standard tap wrenches sized for 1/2-inch shank taps.

Installation Notes

Use with a proper tap wrench to maintain alignment and control cutting torque. Always apply cutting fluid or tapping oil to extend tap life and produce cleaner threads. Back the tap off periodically to break chips and prevent binding. Ensure the workpiece is securely clamped before beginning the threading operation.

Technical Specifications

• Thread Size: 1/2-20 UNF
• Tap Type: Hand Taper
• Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS)
• Weight: 0.31 pounds
• Minimum Order Quantity: 1

Standard Information

• Brand: EAGLE CUTTING TOOL
• Manufacturer Part Number: HT-5000-20-T-I