{"product_id":"value-collection-msc-04475182-straight-flute-tap-9-16-18-unf","title":"Value Collection MSC-04475182 Straight Flute Tap 9\/16-18 Unf","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VALUE COLLECTION MSC-04475182 is a straight flute plug tap designed for cutting internal threads in through holes and blind holes where chip evacuation is managed manually. Built from high-speed steel (HSS) with a bright, uncoated finish, this tap handles 9\/16-18 UNF right-hand threads and is rated to an H3 thread limit tolerance. It features 4 flutes and a plug chamfer, making it the standard go-to tap for general-purpose threading in production and maintenance environments. Machinists, tool-and-die workers, and maintenance technicians use this tap in drill presses, CNC machining centers, and hand-tapping applications on ferrous and non-ferrous materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tap is suited for threading operations in manufacturing, MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations), and fabrication shops. The 9\/16-18 UNF thread form is a fine-pitch unified thread commonly found in automotive, hydraulic, and precision mechanical assemblies where higher thread engagement and finer adjustment are required. The plug chamfer style, with its moderate lead-in, works well for both through-hole and deep blind-hole applications where a taper start is not needed and a bottoming tap is not yet required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e9\/16-18 UNF right-hand thread form for fine-pitch unified threading\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlug chamfer provides a moderate lead-in suitable for through holes and most blind holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed steel construction offers durability across a range of workpiece materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBright, uncoated finish allows easy visual inspection and suits general-purpose use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eH3 thread limit tolerance ensures consistent fit with standard UNF fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4-flute design balances chip clearance and cutting edge support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a standard replacement or stock tap for any application requiring a 9\/16-18 UNF straight flute plug tap in high-speed steel with an H3 thread limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tap should be installed in a tap holder, tapping head, or rigid machine spindle appropriate for the shank diameter before use. Always ensure the workpiece is secured and the pilot hole is drilled to the correct tap drill size for 9\/16-18 UNF before beginning the threading operation. Apply cutting fluid appropriate for the workpiece material to extend tool life and improve thread quality. Do not exceed the recommended feed rate for the material being tapped, and back off periodically to break chips when hand-tapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9\/16-18\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e: UNF\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Flutes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4\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\u003eThread Limit\u003c\/strong\u003e: H3\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\u003eThread Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1-21\/32 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length (OAL)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-19\/32 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoolant Through\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.15 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: VALUE COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: MSC-04475182\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"VALUE COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51700760117554,"sku":"MSC-04475182","price":28.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/132ab51eef923051c48d6f4a5e945655.jpg?v=1788394901","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/value-collection-msc-04475182-straight-flute-tap-9-16-18-unf","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}