RUKO SCE-DIN223-3/8x16-BSW Round Die, BSW 3/8 inch x 16 TPI, HSS, DIN 223

Cutting external BSW threads by hand requires a die that matches the thread standard exactly. The RUKO SCE-DIN223-3/8x16-BSW round die is made for British Standard Whitworth threads with a nominal diameter of 3/8 inch and 16 threads per inch. It is a round die conforming to DIN 223, with an outer diameter of 30 mm and a thickness of 11 mm, so it fits standard DIN 223 die stocks.

Who is it for

This die suits machinists, maintenance technicians, and serious DIY users who need to cut or restore external BSW threads on bolts, studs, or shafts. It works on general purpose steels, non-ferrous metals, and plastics.

Main features

• Thread standard: BSW (British Standard Whitworth)
• Nominal thread diameter: 3/8 inch
• Threads per inch: 16
• Die standard: DIN 223
• Die type: round die
• Material: high-speed steel (HSS)
• Cutting direction: right-hand
• Outer diameter: 30 mm
• Thickness: 11 mm
• Number of flutes: 3
• Finish: bright
• Manufacturing process: ground threads

Specifications

• Brand: RUKO GMBH
• Model: 1000022695
• MPN: SCE-DIN223-3/8x16-BSW
• EAN: 4007140045690
• Product type: Round die
• Thread standard: BSW
• Nominal thread diameter: 3/8 inch
• Threads per inch: 16
• Die standard: DIN 223
• Die type: Round die
• Material: High-speed steel (HSS)
• Cutting direction: Right-hand
• Outer diameter: 30 mm
• Thickness: 11 mm
• Number of flutes: 3
• Finish: Bright
• Manufacturing process: Ground threads
• Compatibility: DIN 223 die stocks (30 mm OD)

Tips

Use a suitable cutting oil and start the die squarely on the workpiece. Reverse the die periodically to break the chips and achieve a clean thread.