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
- Carbon steel
- special-size metric external thread repair, cleaning and rethreading on common machinable metal components
- 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 styleCarbon Steel
Manufacturer seriesDWTSMH
Series familyDWTSMH
Measurement systemMetric
Tool materialCarbon Steel
Coating / finishUncoated (Bright)
Manufacturer part numberDWTSMH28X2.5
Dimensions & fit
SizeM28 × 2.5
Increment1/2 in
Cutting diameterM28
Pack quantity1
Threading
Thread sizeM28 × 2.5
Thread standard / formMetric
Metric pitch2.5 mm
Die outside diameter28″
04 -- Why Choose this series
Series advantage
Why choose the DWTSMH series
DWTSMH
Hexagonal carbon steel die for special-size metric thread repair and controlled rethreading
Features supporting this advantage
- Hexagonal carbon steel die for special-size metric thread repair and controlled rethreading
- Carbon Steel
- Uncoated (Bright)
05 -- Compatibility & What's Included
06 -- Use Notes & Technical Description
Before you use it
Use notes & technical description
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Drill America DWTSMH28X2.5 M28 x 2.5 Metric Carbon Steel Hex Die
DWTSMH28X2.5 is a Drill America metric carbon steel hex die for repairing, cleaning and rethreading the special-size M28 x 2.5 external thread. The hexagonal die format is designed for use with a compatible die stock or wrench.
Use this metric carbon steel thread die for controlled maintenance work on common machinable metal fasteners and threaded components. Clean the existing thread, apply suitable cutting lubricant, keep the die square to the workpiece and advance gradually to reduce the risk of cross-threading.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Drill America.
- MPN: DWTSMH28X2.5.
- Metric thread: M28 x 2.5.
- Tool type: Metric hex rethreading die.
- Material: Carbon steel.
- Finish: Uncoated (bright).
- Package quantity: 1.
- UPC: No valid numeric UPC is provided on the Drill America source page.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | DWTSMH28X2.5 |
|---|---|
| Metric thread size | M28 x 2.5 |
| Tool type | Metric carbon steel hex die |
| Application | Special-size metric external thread repair, cleaning and rethreading |
| Material | Carbon steel |
| Finish | Uncoated (bright) |
| Package quantity | 1 |
| UPC | No valid numeric UPC is provided on the Drill America source page |
Use a compatible die stock, secure the workpiece, apply appropriate cutting fluid and wear suitable eye protection.
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