{"product_id":"eagle-cutting-tool-ht-544-b-d-5-44-hss-hand-bottom-tap","title":"Eagle Cutting Tool HT-544-B-D 5-44 Hss Hand Bottom Tap","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAGLE CUTTING TOOL HT-544-B-D is a 5-44 thread hand bottom tap ground from high-speed steel (HSS) and manufactured in the USA. Bottom taps are designed to cut threads as close to the bottom of a blind hole as possible, making them the finishing step in a three-tap sequence or the primary tool when full thread depth in a stopped bore is required. At 0.04 pounds, this is a compact, precision-ground tap suited for fine-thread work in metal fabrication, maintenance, and repair applications. Machinists, tool-and-die workers, and maintenance technicians rely on this style of tap where a plug or taper tap cannot reach the required thread depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HT-544-B-D is sized for the 5-44 UNF thread specification, a fine-thread series commonly used in small fastener applications including instrument assembly, electronics enclosures, and light mechanical assemblies. It is intended for hand tapping operations and is compatible with standard tap handles and T-handle wrenches sized for its shank. Its USA manufacture indicates compliance with ANSI tap geometry and thread-form standards, making it a direct fit for work to inch-series specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5-44 UNF thread form for fine-pitch small-diameter tapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBottom tap geometry allows threading to the base of blind holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed steel (HSS) construction for durability across a range of workpiece materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSA manufactured to ANSI inch-series tap standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightweight at 0.04 pounds for precise hand control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use with standard tap handles and T-handle wrenches sized to fit the shank of a 5-44 hand tap. Suitable for threading blind or through holes in ferrous and non-ferrous metals where a 5-44 UNF thread form is specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand tapping should be performed by a machinist or qualified maintenance technician using a properly sized tap handle to avoid breakage. Always apply cutting fluid appropriate to the workpiece material and back the tap off periodically to clear chips, especially in blind holes. Ensure the tap is started perpendicular to the work surface. When finishing a blind hole with a bottom tap, use a taper and plug tap first to establish the thread before switching to the bottom tap for final depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5-44 UNF\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTap Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand Bottom Tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: High-Speed Steel (HSS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.04 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: EAGLE CUTTING TOOL\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: HT-544-B-D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EAGLE CUTTING TOOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51233680982322,"sku":"HT-544-B-D","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/307623068.png?v=1780106461","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/eagle-cutting-tool-ht-544-b-d-5-44-hss-hand-bottom-tap","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}