HSS Hand and Machine Taps
HSS L/H Tap BSW Taper-7/16x14
Stock Code :
BORD3086-7-16T
Tools & Gear Taps & Dies HSS Hand and Machine Taps
- 7/16" x 14 Left Hand BSW Taper HSS Tap
- HSS BSW LEFT HAND Taper Hand and Machine Tap.
- British Standard Whitworth has a thread angle of 55 degrees as opposed to 60 degrees in Metric and Unified threads.
- This thread form was developed by Sir Joseph Whitworth in 1841.
- The thread form has rounded roots and crests and is specified in BS84:1956.
- Taper Taps have a lead of eight threads and are used as a starting tap in difficult or high precision holes.
- Manufactured from HSS this general purpose tap is designed for use in medium tensile materials and is for hand or general machine use.