5/16-18 Spiral Point Tap HSS M2 Right Hand 18 TPI Fully Ground Thread Tap For Metalworking DIY Projects Pro Grade Tool For Quick, Clean Threads With Straight Flutes And Square Driver
✔️ 5/16 inch diameter, 18 TPI, right-hand, HSS M2, square drive
This spiral point tap is a high-speed steel (HSS M2) threading tool designed to cut right-hand threads in metal. It’s ideal for threading through holes or bottoming holes in a range of materials, making quick, clean threads in automotive, electronics, and general machining projects.
✅ Size and pitch: 5/16-18 UNC/UNF/UNS, right-hand spiral point
✅ Material: uncoated high-speed steel (HSS M2) for durability
✅ Shank and drive: round shank with square driver for hand or power tools
✅ Flutes: straight flutes with spiral point for consistent threading
✅ Hole compatibility: suitable for through holes and blind/bottoming holes
💡 What is a 5/16-18 spiral point tap used for in metalworking with HSS M2 steel to produce quick, clean threads?
Ideal for hobbyists and pros needing reliable, straight-thread taps for metalworking.
- good for through-holes and bottoming holes with clean threads
- HSS M2 composition gives durability and longer life under tough metals
- square drive fits hand or power tapping setups