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The preferred metric screw thread is the Coarse Thread Pitch. If this is not suitable due to wall thickness and space considerations, the Fine Thread Pitch is available. 
 
Size (mm) Pitch (mm) Tap Drill (mm) Clearance Drill (mm)
 1.6  0.35  1.25  1.8
 2  0.4  1.60  2.4
 2.5  0.45  2.00  2.90
 3  0.5  2.50  3.40
 3.5  0.6  2.90  3.90
 4  0.7  3.30  4.50
 5  0.8  4.20  5.50
 6  1  5.00  6.60
 8  1.25  6.80  9.00
 10  1.5  8.50  12.00
 12  1.75  10.20  14.00
 14  2  12.00  16.00
 16  2  14.00  18.00
 20  2.5  17.50  22.00
 22  2.5  19.50  25.00
 24  3  21.00  27.00
 27  3  24.00  30.00
 30  3.5  26.50  33.00
 36  4  32.00  40.00
 42  4.5  37.50  46.00
 48  5  43.00  53.00
 56  5.5  50.50  62.00
 64  6  58.00  70.00
 72  6    
 80  6    
 90  6    
 100  6    
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Metal 3D Printing Design Guide

Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) 3D printing for parts with reduced cost and little waste.

Selecting the Right 3D Printer

Discover how to choose the right 3D printer for your needs and the key performance attributes to consider.

CNC Machining Design Guide

Optimize your designs, reduce machining time, and lower your costs.

3D Scanners

A white paper to assist in the evaluation of 3D scanning hardware solutions.