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
- Steel
Recommended applications
Typical jobs and operations
- Carbon steel
- general metal threading
- 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 typeTap Sets
Tool subtypeHand Taps
Detailed styleCarbon Steel · 3-Piece Set
Manufacturer seriesDWTS
Series familyDWTS
Measurement systemWire/Letter/Number
Tool materialCarbon Steel
Coating / finishUncoated (Bright)
Cutting directionRight Hand
Manufacturer part numberDWTS3-48
Dimensions & fit
Size#3-48 UNC
Drill / wire / letter designation#3
Cutting diameter#3-48
Pack quantity1
Set piece count3
Cutting geometry
Flute count3
Threading
Thread size#3
Thread standard / formUNC
Threads per inch48.0 TPI
04 -- Why Choose this series
Series advantage
Why choose the DWTS series
DWTS
Matched 3-piece Carbon Steel fractional hand tap set with taper, plug and bottoming taps for the same thread size
Features supporting this advantage
- Matched 3-piece Carbon Steel fractional hand tap set with taper, plug and bottoming taps for the same thread size
- Carbon 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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Drill America DWTS3-48 #3-48 UNC 3-Piece Carbon Steel Fractional Hand Tap Set
DWTS3-48 is a Drill America #3-48 UNC Carbon Steel fractional hand tap set for general-purpose metal threading, thread repair, fabrication and maintenance. This matched set includes one taper, one plug and one bottoming tap for the same thread size.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Drill America.
- MPN: DWTS3-48.
- Thread size: #3-48.
- Tap type: Carbon Steel fractional hand tap.
- Chamfer/style: 3-Piece Set.
- Material: carbon steel.
- Finish: uncoated (bright).
- Thread direction: right hand.
- Package quantity: 1 set; includes taper, plug and bottoming taps.
- UPC: 887861076647.
Chamfer Selection
3-Piece Set: Matched set with taper, plug and bottoming taps for the same thread size.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | DWTS3-48 |
|---|---|
| Thread size | #3-48 |
| Tap size | 3 |
| Threads per inch / pitch | 48 |
| Thread standard | UNC |
| Material | CARBON STEEL |
| Finish | UNCOATED (BRIGHT) |
| Cutting direction | RIGHT HAND |
| Style | 3-Piece Set |
| Package quantity | 1 set; includes taper, plug and bottoming taps |
| UPC | 887861076647 |
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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