01 — Essential Specifications
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Essential specifications
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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 · Plug
Manufacturer seriesDWTP
Series familyDWTP
Measurement systemMetric
Tool materialHigh Speed Steel
Coating / finishUncoated (Bright)
Cutting directionRight Hand
Manufacturer part numberDWTP3.5X.6
Dimensions & fit
SizeM3.5 × 0.6
Increment1/0 in
Cutting diameterM3.5
Pack quantity1
Cutting geometry
Flute count3
Threading
Thread sizem3.5
Threads per inch0.6 TPI
Tap chamfer stylePlug
04 -- Why Choose this series
Series advantage
Why choose the DWTP series
DWTP
3-flute HSS geometry with plug chamfer for accurate metric thread cutting
Features supporting this advantage
- 3-flute HSS geometry with plug chamfer for accurate metric thread cutting
- High Speed Steel
- Uncoated (Bright)
05 -- Compatibility & What's Included
06 -- Use Notes & Technical Description
Before you use it
Use notes & technical description
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View the complete technical description
Drill America DWTP3.5X.6 M3.5 x 0.6 METRIC 3-Flute HSS Metric Plug Hand Tap
DWTP3.5X.6 is a Drill America M3.5 x 0.6 METRIC HSS metric plug hand tap for general-purpose metal threading, thread repair, fabrication and maintenance. This plug tap is supplied as one standalone product.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Drill America.
- MPN: DWTP3.5X.6.
- Thread size: M3.5 x 0.6.
- Tap type: HSS metric hand tap.
- Chamfer/style: Plug.
- Material: high speed steel.
- Finish: uncoated (bright).
- Thread direction: right hand.
- Number of flutes: 3.
- Package quantity: 1; sold individually.
- UPC: 887861072076.
Chamfer Selection
Plug: General-purpose chamfer for advancing threads in through-holes and many blind-hole applications.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | DWTP3.5X.6 |
|---|---|
| Thread size | M3.5 x 0.6 |
| Tap size | M3.5 |
| Threads per inch / pitch | .6 |
| Thread standard | METRIC |
| Material | HIGH SPEED STEEL |
| Finish | UNCOATED (BRIGHT) |
| Cutting direction | RIGHT HAND |
| Style | Plug |
| Number of flutes | 3 |
| Package quantity | 1; sold individually |
| UPC | 887861072076 |
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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