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Adjustable reamer 38.75-46 NRZe
Net price: €73.68
Description
Adjustable reamer 38.75-46 mm – reamer adjustable to 45 mm
Technical data – HSS blades, shank with square drive for a tap wrench
| Technical data | |
|---|---|
| Adjustment range | 38.75–46 mm |
| Designation | NRZe to PN |
| Blades | HSS, in inclined grooves |
| Diameter adjustment | two nuts |
| Shank diameter | 19.7 mm |
| Shank square | 15 mm |
| Overall length | 348 mm |
| Blade length | 125 mm |
| Drive | tap wrench |


Adjustable reamer 38.75-46 mm The NRZe finishes holes from 38.75 to 46 mm, including the full 45 and 46 mm sizes. Set the diameter with two nuts that move the high-speed steel (HSS) blades along inclined grooves in the body. It has the same shank dimensions and length as the 37.5-45 mm reamer. Their ranges differ: this one starts at 38.75 mm and extends 1 mm further. Operate it by hand with a tap wrench fitted over the square on the shank.
Manufacturers design adjustable blade reamers for repair and assembly work. They are useful wherever a hole needs to be fitted to the part at hand. The diameter is then set to the size of the part, rather than to the standard size series of fixed reamers.
Which size to choose: 38.75-46 or 37.5-45 mm
Both reamers have a 19.7 mm shank, a 15 mm square, a length of 348 mm, and 125 mm blades. The 37.5-45 mm reamer covers holes from 37.5 to 38.75 mm. This one covers holes from 45 to 46 mm. The 45-54 mm reamer also covers holes from 45 mm.
How diameter adjustment works – blades and two nuts
NRZe reamer construction and measuring the diameter setting
The body has inclined grooves around its circumference, each holding an HSS blade. Two nuts, front and rear, retain the blades at both ends. Moving the blades along the grooves moves their cutting edges away from or toward the axis. This changes the cutting diameter over a range of 7.25 mm, from 38.75 to 46 mm. This is why the tool is also called an adjustable reamer.


Adjustment in three steps
First, loosen one nut. Then tighten the other — the blades will move to the new diameter. Finally, lock the blades by tightening the first nut. The rear nut, on the shank side, provides the main clamping force; the front nut is only snugged up. Tighten carefully. Excessive force bows the blades outward and causes the reamer to catch in the hole.
How to measure the set diameter
With an even number of blades, measure the diameter across two opposite blades using a micrometer. With an odd number, a groove lies opposite each blade, so the micrometer will read too low. In this case, use a setting ring or a hole of known diameter. Insert the reamer and expand the blades until they contact the hole wall.
How to ream step by step – tap wrench and clockwise rotation
Guidelines for using an adjustable hand reamer
Insert the reamer into the hole and apply light pressure so the blades engage the wall immediately. The tap wrench must fit the square closely to ensure smooth rotation without jerking. Align the reamer axis with the hole axis. For a longer hole, check the alignment with a square.
Hand reaming in six steps


As the blades emerge from the far end of the hole, resistance drops suddenly. Reduce pressure at this point, but maintain the same turning speed. Otherwise, the reamer will jump through the end of the hole and leave it uneven.
Turning counterclockwise in the hole dulls the blades and may chip them. It can also loosen a nut and change the setting. Turn clockwise when withdrawing the tool as well; otherwise, you will scratch the hole wall.
How much material one pass removes
Reaming allowance and drill bit selection
This tool finishes a hole rather than drilling it. It removes a thin layer: from 0.05 to 0.15 mm on the diameter in one pass. A smaller allowance produces a smoother wall. Too little allowance is detrimental, as the blades rub against the wall instead of cutting and become dull faster.


Calculation: 40.5 mm hole after drilling with a 40.25 mm drill bit
Diametral allowance = finished hole diameter 40.5 mm − drill bit diameter 40.25 mm = 0.25 mm. This exceeds the 0.15 mm that the blades remove in one pass. Set the first pass to 40.4 mm – it will remove 0.15 mm. Set the second to 40.5 mm – it will remove the remaining 0.1 mm.
| Finished hole [mm] | Drill bit [mm] | Diametral allowance [mm] | Layer thickness at the wall [mm] | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.0 | 38.75 | 0.25 | 0.125 | 2: set to 38.9, then 39.0 |
| 39.5 | 39.25 | 0.25 | 0.125 | 2: set to 39.4, then 39.5 |
| 40.0 | 39.75 | 0.25 | 0.125 | 2: set to 39.9, then 40.0 |
| 40.5 | 40.25 | 0.25 | 0.125 | 2: set to 40.4, then 40.5 |
A 46 mm hole requires different preparation. A 45.5 mm drill bit leaves a 0.5 mm allowance, more than three times the amount removable in one pass. Bore the preliminary hole to 45.9 mm, then ream it in one pass.
Tap wrench and lubrication – what to prepare
Tap wrench for a 15 mm square and oil suited to the material
Tap wrench No. 4
The shank square measures 15 mm. Select an adjustable tap wrench to DIN 1814, size No. 4. It accommodates squares from 5.5 to 16 mm and fits M9–M27 taps.
With oil or dry
| Workpiece material | Lubrication |
|---|---|
| Steel and cast steel | cutting oil or emulsion |
| Aluminum alloys | cutting oil or emulsion |
| Gray and malleable cast iron | dry |
| Bronze and brass | dry |
Remove chips from the reamer after use. Before adjusting the blades, also clean the body grooves so the blades move evenly.
Adjustable reamer 38.75-46 mm The NRZe has the same dimensions as the 37.5-45 mm reamer but covers 45 and 46 mm holes. The reamer is 348 mm long, and its blades are 125 mm long. Up to 40.5 mm, prepare the hole with a drill bit and ream twice. Bore larger holes with an allowance of 0.05 to 0.15 mm. The 15 mm square fits a No. 4 tap wrench.
Questions about drill bits, size selection, and operation
Frequently asked questions about hand reaming
Both have the same shank and blade dimensions and overall length. The 37.5-45 mm reamer covers holes from 37.5 mm, while the 38.75-46 mm model covers holes up to 46 mm. For a 46 mm hole, choose the 38.75-46 mm reamer.
Bore a preliminary hole with a diameter of 45.85 to 45.95 mm. The reamer set to 46.0 mm removes this allowance in one pass. A 45.5 mm drill bit would leave 0.5 mm, too much for the reamer.
Clockwise, just as when reaming. Clockwise rotation protects the blades and the hole wall. It also keeps the nuts in place, so the setting does not change.
Yes, at very low speed and with plenty of oil. At high speed, the hole may end up larger than the setting. Using a tap wrench provides the best control.
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