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Rod Size for Die Threading

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Thread Specification: 

Examples:

#10-32
10-32
In Numbered machine screw thread (#1 through #12)
1/4-20
1/4"-20
0.25-20
In Fractional UNC thread (1/4" through 1")
1/2-20
1/2"-20
0.5-20
In Fractional UNF thread (1/4" through 1")
M6
M6x1
6x1
mm Metric coarse thread (M1 through M22)
M6x0.75
M6x.75
6x.75
6mm x.75
mm Metric fine thread (M1 through M22)
0.255-40
.255-40
0.255"-40
In Non-standard thread (0.06" through 1.0")

 

Reducing the size of a rod you want to thread with a die makes it easier to start the die,
but the real secret is to add a 30° chamfer to the end of the rod.

Die Blank Size is the Major Diameter less 10% of the Pitch.
This is about the same as common bolts.

 
SPECIAL OF THE WEEK
Angle Plate, Slotted & Webbed - 4.4" $24.95

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Angle Plate, Slotted & Webbed - 4.4"
HiTorque 9x20 Deluxe Bench Lathe, LED Display
  • DRO and digital dials, inch and metric threading
  • 1000 Watt (1.34 HP) brushless DC drive
  • Power longitudinal feed and power cross feed
  • Reversible lead screw for right and left hand threads
  • 1.1" (28 mm) Spindle through hole

$3,999.00

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Bed Extension Kit 16", Mini Lathes
  • Precision ways are approximately 28-3/8" long
  • Rack is approximately 17-3/4" long
  • Lead screw is approximately 29-5/16" long
  • PLEASE CHECK COMPATABILITY BEFORE ORDERING

$219.95

Regularly $249.95

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Spindle Square With Dial Indicators
  • Pre-Calibrated for perfect flatness and squareness
  • 3/8" dia. shank
  • 4" distance between contact points
  • Range: 0 - 0.25, Graduation: 0.0005"
  • Graduation: 0.0005"

$59.95

Regularly $69.95

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