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Silver metal tap with threaded shaft and square end

Drill America

Drill America 9/32-24 HSS Plug Hand Tap

SKU CH-9FB5-BY3B6

HSS plug hand tap cuts 9/32-24 threads in through holes for general machine or hand tapping

  • HSS steel withstands wear during repeated threading
  • 9/32-24 size cuts precise threads for standard fittings
  • Plug chamfer starts straight in through-holes without binding
  • Versatile for hand or powered tapping operations
  • California Proposition 65 warning applies to this product

Thread Size and Pitch

This Drill America tap cuts 9/32-24 threads using high-speed steel. It is made for mechanics and machinists who need to create or repair internal threads in metal parts. The plug style works well for through holes in general machine or CNC tapping.

Tap Style Selection

Plug taps start threads more easily than bottoming taps and reach deeper than taper taps. Choose this style when the hole goes all the way through the workpiece. A taper or bottoming tap is better when the hole is blind or when threads must start perfectly square at the surface.

Material and Use Context

High-speed steel handles the heat of cutting steel, stainless steel, cast iron and non-ferrous alloys. The tap requires a correctly sized drill bit and cutting fluid for clean threads. It does not suit hardened steels or abrasive composites that demand carbide tooling.

How it compares

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Price $7.99
Cheaper than about 85% of the 973 comparable items (median $21.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameDRILL AMERICA

Questions about this item

What hole diameter does the 9/32"-24 tap require for proper thread engagement?

Drill a .2813-inch hole before tapping to match the 9/32"-24 plug tap specifications.

How do I start the tap straight in the workpiece without cross-threading?

Use the taper style first to start threads square with the workpiece, then switch to the plug style for through holes.

When should I replace this high-speed steel tap during production use?

Replace the tap when thread quality degrades or cutting edges show visible wear after repeated use in steel or aluminium.

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