Value Collection 82261051 Round Die M2.6x0.35 Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 82261051 is a round threading die sized M2.6x0.35, manufactured from high-speed steel (HSS) for durability in repetitive cutting applications. It cuts right-hand, metric fine external threads on bolts, studs, and rod stock. The adjustable design allows the cutting diameter to be fine-tuned using a set screw, giving machinists and tool-and-die technicians control over thread fit and tolerance. This die is suited for hand threading with a die stock or machine threading in a lathe or threading fixture. HSS construction handles the heat generated in cutting operations better than carbon steel, making it appropriate for production and repair work on small-diameter fasteners.

This die is used in machine shops, maintenance facilities, and fabrication environments where small metric fasteners require new threads or thread restoration. The M2.6x0.35 size is a metric fine pitch designation, common in precision assemblies including electronics hardware, optical equipment, and light mechanical components. It is installed by machinists, toolmakers, and experienced maintenance technicians. The die weighs 0.5 pounds and is sold as a single unit.

Key Features

• M2.6x0.35 metric fine thread size for small-diameter fastener applications
• High-speed steel construction resists heat and wear during cutting
• Adjustable design allows fine-tuning of thread diameter and fit
• Right-hand thread direction — standard for the vast majority of fastener applications
• Round die form fits standard die stocks and threading fixtures
• Metric fine thread standard for precision and tight-tolerance assemblies

Compatibility

Designed for use in standard round die stocks sized to accept this die's outer diameter. Intended for cutting M2.6x0.35 metric fine right-hand external threads on compatible rod or blank stock.

Installation Notes

This die is installed by a machinist or toolmaker into a matching die stock or threading attachment. Secure the die firmly in the stock before use and verify alignment with the workpiece axis to avoid cross-threading. Apply cutting oil to the workpiece before threading to extend die life and improve thread quality. Inspect the die for chips or damage before each use — a damaged die will produce out-of-tolerance threads.