Drill Taps with SmoothStart™ Tip 5/16-18 NC

IDEAL® combination Drill Taps combine the tasks of drilling, tapping and deburring into one, providing an economical way to save you valuable time on each project.

Constructed from High Speed Steel (HSS) for strength and durability, the bits have balanced, hardened tapping edges. A ¼” hex shank makes them compatible not only with cordless drills but also impact drivers. With the incorporated SmoothStart™ Tip these drill taps start cutting faster and smoother, resulting in a clean cut, and minimizing thread damage to extend the life of the bit.

While traditional drill taps have a single or double flute design, IDEAL Drill Taps feature a 3-flute design to provide faster chip removal and minimize binding while drilling. The deburring cutting edge provides a clean hole and prevents over-drilling. Rated for drilling and tapping up to 10 gauge mild steel, aluminum, copper, brass and even plastic.

• Save Time: Drill, Tap and Debur in one single operation
• Three-flute design
• Split Point SmoothStart™ Tip
• Hardened Tapping Edge
• Deburring Cutting Edge
• 1/4 in. Hex Shank

For optimal performance:

• Recommended RPM range is 300 to 1500 RPM
• Use in cordless power drills and impact drivers
• Use cutting oil to extend life of drill tap