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Dormer M3 x 0.5 HSS-E-PM Machine Tap - E238
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TDG-20008B
£14.62 £12.18
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Dormer M3 x 0.5 HSS-E-PM Machine Tap - E238 is only available to buy in quantities of 1
Product Information
Spiral flute machine tap with chamfer form C with a 2 - 3 x P semi - bottoming lead, for ISO - Metric thread M3 with 0.50mm pitch and 6H class of fit, dimensions according to DIN 371 standard with 3.5mm shank and 2.7mm square drive, powder metallurgical HSS - E with uncoated surface finish and 40° helix angle for 2.5 x D blind hole threading in stainless steel.
Technical Specification
| Brand | Dormer |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | E238M3 |
| Features & Benefits | • E238 series • Metric coarse thread • Meets DIN 371 standard • DIN thread pitch diameter tolerance zone (high basic pitch diameter) • Blind hole application • 2.5 x D usable tool depth to diameter ratio • Semi-bottoming tap chamfer (2 - 3 pitch lead) • Spiral flute geometry • 40° helix angle (flute) • Right hand rotation/cutting • Designed specifically for tapping stainless steel |
| Size (mm) | M3 x 0.5 |
| Thread Size (Metric) | M3 |
| Diameter (mm) | M3 |
| Thread Size x Pitch | M3 X 0.5 |
| Overall Length (in) | 2.2047 |
| Overall Length (mm) | 56 |
| Flute Type | Spiral Flute |
| Type | Machine Tap |
| Square Size (mm) | 2.7 |
| Thread Size | M3 |
| Application | Various Steels |
| Pitch (mm) | 0.50 |
| Teeth per Inch | 0.5 |
| DIN | DIN 371/376 |
| Number of Flutes | 3 |
| Thread Type | Metric |
| Material | HSS-E-PM |
| Reach (mm) | 18 |
| Coating/Finish | Steam Tempered |
| Size x Pitch (Metric) | M3 X 0.5 |
| Thread Length (mm) | 6 |
| Thread Diameter (mm) | M3 |
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