# 5-40 UNC HSS Tap Set

The # 5-40 UNC HSS Tap Set includes high-speed steel hand taps designed for creating new threads or re-threading damaged and jammed threads. These versatile taps are ideal for hand use and general machine tapping, suitable for a wide range of materials in both through and blind holes. This set contains three styles: Taper, Plug, and Bottoming, providing the necessary tools for various threading requirements. These taps are a great addition to any toolbox.

Tool Features

• Used to make new threads or re-thread damaged and jammed threads.
• Hand Taps are the most versatile taps for hand use.
• Popular for use in general machine tapping.
• Appropriate for tapping a vast majority of materials in through or blind holes.
• Includes three taps: Taper, Plug, and Bottoming.
• Taper Style: Starts the thread square with the workpiece.
• Plug Style: Generally used in through holes.
• Bottom Style: Generates the thread to the bottom of the hole.

Product Specifications

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