Eagle Cutting Tool MT-030-050-P-I M3.0x0.50 Hss Plug Tap

Product Description

The EAGLE CUTTING TOOL MT-030-050-P-I is an M3.0 x 0.50 high-speed steel (HSS) metric plug tap designed for cutting internal threads in metal workpieces. With a 0.50 mm thread pitch and a plug chamfer lead, this tap is suited for through-hole and blind-hole threading operations where a partially chamfered entry is needed. At 0.09 pounds, it is a lightweight, single-piece cutting tool intended for hand tapping or machine tapping applications. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and trade professionals use this tap when threading M3.0 metric fastener holes in steel, aluminum, cast iron, and similar materials.

This plug tap is used in general metalworking, maintenance and repair, and light manufacturing environments. It is appropriate for residential and commercial trade applications where M3.0 metric threads are required, such as equipment repair, fixture fabrication, and component assembly. The plug chamfer style — typically 3 to 5 threads of lead — makes it the most common tap selected for general-purpose threading where hole access is not restricted. It is imported manufacture, making it a practical choice for standard production and repair work.

Key Features

• M3.0 x 0.50 metric thread form for precise, standard-pitch internal threading
• High-speed steel (HSS) construction provides hardness and wear resistance across common workpiece materials
• Plug chamfer lead (approximately 3 to 5 threads) balances ease of entry with thread-cutting efficiency
• Suitable for both hand tapping and machine tapping operations
• Lightweight at 0.09 pounds — easy to handle in tight workspaces

Compatibility

Designed as a standard M3.0 x 0.50 metric plug tap compatible with conventional tap wrenches, T-handle tap holders, and CNC or drill press tapping attachments that accept the appropriate shank size for this tap class.

Installation Notes

A licensed machinist or experienced technician should select the correct drill size — typically a 2.5 mm tap drill for M3.0 x 0.50 threads — before beginning the tapping operation. Secure the workpiece firmly and use cutting fluid or tapping compound appropriate for the workpiece material to extend tap life and improve thread quality. Apply consistent, moderate pressure and back the tap off periodically to break chips and prevent binding. Never force a tap against resistance, as HSS taps are brittle and can snap if overloaded.

Technical Specifications

• Thread Size: M3.0
• Thread Pitch: 0.50 mm
• Tap Type: Plug Chamfer
• Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS)
• Weight: 0.09 pounds
• Minimum Order Quantity: 1

Standard Information

• Brand: EAGLE CUTTING TOOL
• Manufacturer Part Number: MT-030-050-P-I