Ruko HGB-DIN352-HSS-60°-Nr.3 HSS Machine Tap M3 x 0.5 mm, DIN 352, Straight Flute, Right-Hand, Bright Finish

Precision-ground from high-speed steel to DIN 352, this M3 x 0.5 mm tap cuts metric coarse threads with a 60° thread angle and 6H tolerance. The straight flute design and right-hand cutting direction make it suitable for manual thread cutting in general-purpose steels, non-ferrous metals, and plastics.

Overview

The Ruko HGB-DIN352-HSS-60°-Nr.3 is a single tap for producing metric coarse threads. It features a 2.5 mm core hole diameter recommendation, 11 mm thread length, and 45 mm overall length. The 3.0 mm shank diameter ends in a 2.5 mm square drive for secure tool holding.

What stands out

• High-speed steel construction for durability and heat resistance.
• DIN 352 standard geometry for reliable thread cutting.
• Bright finish reduces friction and improves chip evacuation.
• Straight flutes suit through-hole and blind-hole applications in short-chipping materials.

Technical details

• Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS)
• Standard: DIN 352
• Thread type: Metric Coarse (M)
• Thread size: M3
• Thread pitch: 0.5 mm
• Thread angle: 60°
• Flute type: Straight Flute
• Cutting direction: Right-Hand Cut
• Tolerance class: 6H
• Application: Manual Thread Cutting
• Recommended core hole diameter: 2.5 mm
• Overall length: 45 mm
• Thread length: 11 mm
• Shank diameter: 3.0 mm
• Square drive size: 2.5 mm
• Surface finish: Bright (Uncoated)
• Suitable for materials: General purpose steels, non-ferrous metals, plastics
• Number of taps: 1 (Single Tap)

Our verdict

A solid, standard-compliant tap for manual threading jobs. The HSS material and bright finish offer a good balance of performance and cost for occasional use.