RUKO HGB-DIN2181-HSS-60°-MF-3x0.35mm Hand Tap M3 x 0.35 Metric Fine

Precision-ground HSS hand tap with a 60° thread angle and 3 flutes, engineered for clean M3 x 0.35 metric fine threads in steel, non-ferrous metals, and plastics.

Overview

The RUKO HGB-DIN2181-HSS-60°-MF-3x0.35mm is a high-speed steel (HSS-G) hand tap manufactured to DIN 2181 standards. It features a metric fine thread of M3 x 0.35 mm, a 60° thread angle, and a straight flute design with three flutes for efficient chip evacuation. The tap has an overall length of 48 mm, a thread length of 11 mm, a shank diameter of 3.55 mm, and a square drive size of 2.7 mm. It is uncoated with a bright finish and has a right-hand cutting direction. Tolerance class is ISO 2 (6H). The recommended core hole diameter is 2.65 mm.

What stands out

• Ground HSS for durability and sharp cutting edges
• Metric fine thread M3 x 0.35 for precise fastening
• Three straight flutes for effective chip removal
• DIN 2181 compliance ensures interchangeability
• Suitable for steel, non-ferrous metals, and plastics

Technical details

• Tool Type: Hand Tap
• Material: HSS-G (High-Speed Steel, Ground)
• Standard: DIN 2181
• Thread Type: Metric Fine (MF)
• Nominal Thread Diameter: M3
• Thread Pitch: 0.35 mm
• Thread Angle: 60°
• Tolerance Class: ISO 2 (6H)
• Cutting Direction: Right-hand cut
• Flute Type: Straight Flute
• Number of Flutes: 3
• Overall Length (L1): 48 mm
• Thread Length (L2): 11 mm
• Shank Diameter (d1): 3.55 mm
• Square Drive Size (a): 2.7 mm
• Recommended Core Hole Diameter: 2.65 mm
• Surface Finish: Bright (uncoated)
• Application: General purpose hand tapping

Our verdict

A reliable, precision-ground hand tap for creating M3 fine threads in a variety of materials. Its DIN 2181 compliance and HSS construction make it a solid choice for workshops and maintenance tasks.