What are the sizes of dies?

Dies – Size Comparison Chart

Hydraulics Dies Sizes *	99S DIE
12mm	12-14mm	55
14mm	14-16mm	55
16mm	16-19mm	55
19mm	19-23mm	55

What is die in threading?

A die is used to cut or form the male portion of the mating pair (e.g. a bolt). The process of cutting or forming threads using a tap is called tapping, whereas the process using a die is called threading. Both tools can be used to clean up a thread, which is called chasing.

How do you size tap and die?

How to Measure for a Tap & Die

1. Look at the threaded fastener you are repairing. Measure the outside diameter of the thread.
2. Count how many threads there are per inch.
3. Compare the numbers and thread type you just gathered to the numbers written on the taps and dies.

What is HSS die?

HSS Round die, also known as button dies, are designed for cutting external screw threads, either by hand, using a die stock handle or die handle. Dies can supply in high speed steel (HSS) material & carbon alloy steel material.

What size rod for dies?

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….Examples:

#10-32 10-32	In	Numbered machine screw thread (#1 through #12)
M6x0.75 M6x.75 6x.75 6mm x.75	mm	Metric fine thread (M1 through M22)

Do I use the same size tap and die?

The die size you select should be the same size as the rod. IE If you want a 3/8″ rod, you would use a 3/8″ die. We always recommend using a quality cutting fluid.

What size M8 rods die?

All dies should be used with the corresponding rod size e.g. M8 die with M8(8mm) rod to ensure both cutting ease and thread efficiency. Suitable for use on mild steel, copper, brass and aluminium.

What are round die used for?

Thease are thread cutting tools used for producing external threads. Round dies are round and usually have three or more cutting edges. They are either used for manual use of die holders or clamped into the quill to use in a turning lathe.

Can you thread steel rod?

Set die stock on the end of rod and twist in direction of the desired threads to start threading the die onto the rod. Apply cutting fluid to the rod via the middle of the die to lubricate. A suitable cutting fluid for steel would be motor oil or mineral oil. Begin cutting threads into the rod.

How do you measure men’s thread size?

Measure the thread diameter with your caliper. For male threads, measure the Outside Diameter (O.D). For female threads, measure the Inside Diameter (I.D).

What is standard die?

The first face has one dot, the second face has two dots, and so forth. The dots are arranged so that the total number of dots on each pair of opposite faces is 7.

What are types of die?

Different Types of Dies Explained

• Simple Die. Also known as a single operation die, the simple die is a shaping tool that performs one operation per press slide stroke.
• Compound Die.
• Progressive Die.
• Combination Die.
• Contact Standard Die International.

What does NC mean on a die?

NC and UNC mean coarse thread. NF and UNF mean fine thread. NS means special thread. Pitch Diameter is the basic dimension of a screw, threaded hole, or a tap the diameter of an imaginary cylinder, the surface of which passes through the thread where width of thread and space between threads are identical.

How many dies on a 300mm wafer?

Suppose our die are each 1 mm × 1 mm = 1 square millimeter; some of the die will be cut short by the curve of the circle, so we might round things down to say 70,000 die (each 1mm × 1mm) on our 300 mm diameter wafer.

What size shaft M8 dies?

8mm
All dies should be used with the corresponding rod size e.g. M8 die with M8(8mm) rod to ensure both cutting ease and thread efficiency.