01 — Essential Specifications
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Essential specifications
The facts that matter most when choosing the right product in this family.
02 -- Materials, Applications & Machines
Working compatibility
Materials, applications & machines
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Compatible materials
Recommended workpiece materials
- Aluminum
- Steel
Recommended applications
Typical jobs and operations
- Steel
- aluminum
- brass
- cast metals
- thread repair
- fabrication
- machine assembly
- maintenance
- Threading
- Holemaking
Compatible machines
Equipment and operating methods
- Manual
- Tapping machine
03 -- Complete Technical Specifications
Technical data
Complete technical specifications
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Construction & identification
Tool typeTaps
Tool subtypeHand Taps
Detailed styleHSS · Taper
Manufacturer seriesDWT
Series familyDWT
Measurement systemWire/Letter/Number
Tool materialHigh Speed Steel
Coating / finishUncoated (Bright)
Cutting directionRight Hand
Manufacturer part numberDWT54393
Dimensions & fit
Size#14-20 UNS
Drill / wire / letter designation#14
Cutting diameter#14-20
Pack quantity1
Cutting geometry
Flute count4
Threading
Thread size#14
Thread standard / formUNS
Threads per inch20.0 TPI
Thread classH3
Tap chamfer styleTaper
04 -- Why Choose this series
Series advantage
Why choose the DWT series
DWT
HSS fractional taper hand tap for thread repair, fabrication and maintenance
Features supporting this advantage
- HSS fractional taper hand tap for thread repair, fabrication and maintenance
- High Speed Steel
- Uncoated (Bright)
05 -- Compatibility & What's Included
06 -- Use Notes & Technical Description
Before you use it
Use notes & technical description
Important fit, operating, and care guidance to review before putting the tool to work.
View the complete technical description
Drill America DWT54393 #14-20 UNS HSS Fractional Taper Hand Tap
DWT54393 is a Drill America #14-20 UNS HSS fractional taper hand tap for general-purpose metal threading, thread repair, fabrication and maintenance. This taper tap is supplied as one standalone product.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Drill America.
- MPN: DWT54393.
- Thread size: #14-20.
- Tap type: HSS fractional hand tap.
- Chamfer/style: Taper.
- Material: high speed steel.
- Finish: uncoated (bright).
- Thread direction: right hand.
- Package quantity: 1; sold individually.
- UPC: 887861069908.
Chamfer Selection
Taper: Long lead-in for starting a thread, improving alignment and reducing cross-threading risk.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | DWT54393 |
|---|---|
| Thread size | #14-20 |
| Tap size | 14 |
| Threads per inch / pitch | 20 |
| Thread standard | UNS |
| Material | HIGH SPEED STEEL |
| Finish | UNCOATED (BRIGHT) |
| Cutting direction | RIGHT HAND |
| Style | Taper |
| Package quantity | 1; sold individually |
| UPC | 887861069908 |
Secure the workpiece, select the correct pilot-hole size and keep the tap aligned. Use suitable cutting lubricant, turn the tap steadily and clear chips regularly. Start with a taper or plug tap before using a bottoming tap in a blind hole.
Cutting tools may shatter if misused. Secure the workpiece, avoid excessive force and follow safe tapping procedures. Wear eye protection and appropriate personal protective equipment.
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