Key benefits - High toughness and wear resistance thanks to 6542 high speed steel (M2) material with a Ti coating - Reliable thread cutting performance across a range of materials with good tool life - Upward chip discharge and optimized groove geometry enable efficient chip removal, even in slotted holes - Suitable for both through hole and blind hole threads with consistent accuracy (H2) Specifications - Cutting diameter: 18 mm - Pitch: 1 mm - Cutting direction: Right-handed - Accuracy class: H2 - Material: 6542 high speed steel (M2) with high temperature quenching - Coating: Ti coating for wear and fusion resistance Design and performance - Upward chip discharge during threading reduces chip buildup and improves cutting stability - Groove geometry supports efficient chip removal in slots and restricted holes - Coated and heat-treated for enhanced wear resistance and longer tool life Applications and materials - Can be used to cut threads in: - Stainless steel (below 30 HRC) - Aluminum - Mold steel - Ordinary steel - Non-ferrous metals - Hard plastics Use scenarios - Scenario 1: Thread cutting in stainless steel fastener areas of machinery where material hardness stays below 30 HRC - Scenario 2: Through hole or blind hole threading in aluminum housings with slotted features, benefiting from clean chip evacuation - Scenario 3: Mold steel and non-ferrous metal components in tooling or fixtures, where durable cutting edges and wear resistance improve productivity