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
- external thread repair, cleaning and rethreading for machinist, 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
Tool typeThreading Dies
Tool subtypeHex Dies
Detailed styleHSS
Manufacturer seriesDWTHSHEX
Series familyDWTHSHEX
Measurement systemImperial
Tool materialHigh-speed steel
Manufacturer part numberDWTHSHEX1187
Dimensions & fit
Size1-1/8-7 UNC
Drill / wire / letter designationC
Increment1/1187 in
Cutting diameter1-1/8"-7
Pack quantity1
Threading
Thread size1-1/8-7
Thread standard / formUNC
Threads per inch1.0 TPI
Die outside diameter1-1/8″
04 -- Why Choose this series
Series advantage
Why choose the DWTHSHEX series
DWTHSHEX
High-speed steel hex die for controlled external thread repair and rethreading
Features supporting this advantage
- High-speed steel hex die for controlled external thread repair and rethreading
- High-speed steel
05 -- Compatibility & What's Included
06 -- Use Notes & Technical Description
Before you use it
Use notes & technical description
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Drill America DWTHSHEX1187 1-1/8-7 High Speed Steel Hex Die
DWTHSHEX1187 is a Drill America high-speed steel hex die for repairing, cleaning and rethreading the external 1-1/8-7 thread. Its hexagonal profile is designed for use with a compatible die stock or wrench.
This HSS thread die is a practical choice for machinists, maintenance teams and fabrication work requiring controlled thread restoration. Clean the existing thread, apply suitable cutting lubricant, keep the die square to the workpiece and advance gradually to help reduce cross-threading.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Drill America.
- MPN: DWTHSHEX1187.
- Thread size: 1-1/8-7.
- Thread standard: Special inch thread.
- Tool type: High-speed steel hex die.
- Material: High speed steel.
- Finish: Uncoated (bright).
- Cutting direction: Right hand.
- Package quantity: 1.
- UPC: 887861103671.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | DWTHSHEX1187 |
|---|---|
| Thread size | 1-1/8-7 |
| Tool type | High-speed steel hex die |
| Application | External thread repair, cleaning and rethreading |
| Material | High speed steel |
| Finish | Uncoated (bright) |
| Thread standard | Special inch thread |
| Cutting direction | Right hand |
| Package quantity | 1 |
| UPC | 887861103671 |
Use a compatible die stock, secure the workpiece, apply appropriate cutting fluid and wear suitable eye protection.
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