01 — Essential Specifications
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Essential specifications
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02 -- Materials, Applications & Machines
Working compatibility
Materials, applications & machines
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Compatible materials
Recommended workpiece materials
- Steel
Recommended applications
Typical jobs and operations
- High speed steel
- 3/8-18 NPT tapered pipe thread cutting, repair and rethreading for machinist, plumbing, maintenance and fabrication work
- Threading
- Holemaking
Compatible machines
Equipment and operating methods
- Manual
- Tapping machine
03 -- Complete Technical Specifications
Technical data
Complete technical specifications
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Construction & identification
Dimensions & fit
Threading
04 -- Why Choose this series
Series advantage
Why choose the DWTH series
Adjustable high-speed steel round pipe die for controlled 3/8-18 NPT NPT external thread cutting and rethreading
- Adjustable high-speed steel round pipe die for controlled 3/8-18 NPT NPT external thread cutting and rethreading
- High Speed Steel
- Uncoated (Bright)
05 -- Compatibility & What's Included
06 -- Use Notes & Technical Description
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Use notes & technical description
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Drill America DWTH112-38NPT 3/8-18 NPT 1-1/2 in OD HSS Round Adjustable Pipe Die
DWTH112-38NPT is a Drill America high-speed steel round adjustable pipe die for making new 3/8-18 NPT external pipe threads and rethreading existing tapered pipe threads. NPT means National Pipe Taper, the pipe-thread form covered by this die. Its 1-1/2 in OD round profile is designed for use with a compatible die stock.
This uncoated HSS die combines hardness and toughness for general-purpose machinist, plumbing, maintenance and fabrication work. The adjustable round format and chamfered faces support controlled pipe-thread restoration when the die is kept square to the workpiece.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Drill America.
- MPN: DWTH112-38NPT.
- Thread size: 3/8-18 NPT.
- Thread type: NPT (National Pipe Taper).
- Die outside diameter: 1-1/2 in.
- Tool type: HSS round adjustable pipe die.
- Material: High speed steel.
- Finish: Uncoated (bright).
- Cutting direction: Right hand.
- Package quantity: 1.
- UPC: 887861103299.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | DWTH112-38NPT |
|---|---|
| Thread size | 3/8-18 NPT |
| Thread type | NPT (National Pipe Taper) |
| Die outside diameter | 1-1/2 in |
| Tool type | HSS round adjustable pipe die |
| Application | New NPT external thread cutting, repair and rethreading |
| Material | High speed steel |
| Finish | Uncoated (bright) |
| Cutting direction | Right hand |
| Package quantity | 1 |
| UPC | 887861103299 |
Use a compatible die stock, secure the workpiece, apply appropriate cutting fluid and wear suitable eye protection.
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