Walter 9/16-12 NC HSS Plug Tap for Steel and Stainless

Reliable Thread Cutting for Fabrication and Repair

When you are in the middle of a fabrication project or a critical repair, a broken or dull tap is the last thing you need. The Walter 9/16-12 NC Plug Tap is built to keep you working. Made from premium High-Speed Steel, this tap cuts through metal smoothly and reliably, creating clean, strong threads every time. It is an essential tool for any welder or fabricator working with mild steel, stainless steel, or aluminum.

This tap features a standard Plug chamfer, which means the first 3 to 5 threads are tapered. This design helps align the tap with the hole for easier starting while still allowing you to thread relatively close to the bottom of a blind hole. It is the "workhorse" style of tap, perfect for the majority of threading jobs you will encounter in the shop. Whether you are tapping a new hole in a mounting plate or cleaning up rusty threads on a piece of equipment, the Walter 03B092 delivers professional results.

Walter Surface Technologies is known for producing high-performance tools, and their line of taps is no exception. The precision ground threads reduce the effort needed to turn the tap, minimizing the risk of breakage inside the hole—a nightmare scenario for any metalworker. Invest in quality tooling that lasts longer and performs better.

Why Choose Walter HSS Taps?

• Cuts Tough Metals: easily handles stainless steel and other hard alloys.
• Longer Life: HSS outlasts cheap carbon steel taps by a significant margin.
• Clean Threads: Precision manufacturing ensures your bolts fit perfectly.
• Standard Fit: Designed for 9/16"-12 National Coarse (UNC) threads.