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
- Cast iron
- Alloy steel
- Steel
Recommended applications
Typical jobs and operations
- High-speed steel
- internal threading in carbon steel, alloy steel, cast iron and other machinable metals
- 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 seriesDWTST
Series familyDWTST
Measurement systemImperial
Tool materialHigh Speed Steel
Coating / finishUncoated (Bright)
Cutting directionRight Hand
Manufacturer part numberDWTST5/8-20T
Dimensions & fit
Size5/8-20 UNS
Drill / wire / letter designationS
Cutting diameter5/8"-20
Pack quantity1
Threading
Thread size5/8"
Thread standard / formUNS
Threads per inch20.0 TPI
Tap chamfer styleTaper
04 -- Why Choose this series
Series advantage
Why choose the DWTST series
DWTST
Dedicated taper tap geometry in high-speed steel for a special UNS thread size
Features supporting this advantage
- Dedicated taper tap geometry in high-speed steel for a special UNS thread size
- 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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Drill America DWTST5/8-20T 5/8-20 UNS HSS Taper Tap
DWTST5/8-20T is a Drill America high-speed steel taper tap for cutting the special-size 5/8-20 UNS internal thread. This single taper tap is designed for the 5/8-20 UNS thread form.
Use this HSS hand tap for controlled threading in machinable metals such as carbon steel, alloy steel, cast iron and similar workpieces. Apply suitable tapping lubricant, maintain alignment and use speeds and feeds appropriate for the material and thread size.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Drill America.
- MPN: DWTST5/8-20T.
- Thread: 5/8-20 UNS.
- Tap style: Taper Tap.
- Material: High-speed steel (HSS).
- Package quantity: 1.
- UPC: 887861087711.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | DWTST5/8-20T |
|---|---|
| Thread size | 5/8-20 UNS |
| Tool type | HSS Taper Tap |
| Material | High-speed steel |
| Application | Internal thread cutting in machinable metals |
| Package quantity | 1 |
| UPC | 887861087711 |
Secure the workpiece, confirm the tap is aligned with the hole, use appropriate cutting fluid and wear suitable eye protection.
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