Sutton M4172540 1"-12 UNF Button Die 2" OD - Carbon Alloy Steel

The Sutton M417 is a carbon alloy steel button die for cutting a new male (external) UNF (Unified National Fine) thread on studs. It is a solid round die, 2" (50.8 mm) OD, in 7 sizes, 1/2" to 1", that fits into an adjustable guide or plain die stock handle.

Made from carbon alloy steel. Carbon alloy steel threading tools are not suitable for precision, safety or critical threads: they are for general purpose and DIY use only. The cutting teeth provide a general purpose thread. Applications include DIY, trade, automotive, plumbing, metalworking and MRO work.

Where this product is used

• Cutting new male (external) UNF threads on studs.
• General purpose and DIY threading where a precision thread is not required.
• Unified National Special (UNS) threads: 1"-14 UNS.
• Applications include DIY, trade, automotive, plumbing, metalworking and MRO work.

Design features

• Carbon alloy steel: suitable for general purpose and DIY use only.
• Cutting teeth: provide a general purpose thread.
• Solid round die: fits into an adjustable guide or plain die stock handle.

Sizes and item numbers

Match the die OD (2") to your die holder or die stock.

Using the button die

• Use a guide or die stock that matches the 2" OD of the die.
• Chamfer the end of the stud or rod and start the die square, turning forward and backing off regularly to break the chip.
• Use a cutting fluid suited to the material being threaded.
• Use for general purpose and DIY threads only.

Key specifications

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