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Adjustable reamer 45-54 mm NRZe
Net price: €178.95
Description
Adjustable reamer 45-54 mm – adjustable diameter, 25 mm shank
Technical data – HSS blades, shank with square drive for a tap wrench
| Technical data | |
|---|---|
| Adjustment range | 45–54 mm |
| Designation | NRZe to PN |
| Blades | HSS, in inclined grooves |
| Diameter adjustment | two nuts |
| Shank diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Shank square | 18.5 mm |
| Overall length | 350 mm |
| Blade length | 120 mm |
| Drive | tap wrench |


Adjustable reamer 45-54 mm NRZe finishes holes from 45 to 54 mm. The diameter is set using two nuts that move the high-speed steel (HSS) blades along inclined grooves in the body. The adjustment range spans 9 mm, and the shank measures 25 mm. Drill bits in this size range are available in 0.5–1 mm increments, so the hole usually needs to be bored before reaming. The tool is operated by hand using a tap wrench fitted to the shank square.
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 for 45–55 mm holes
This reamer covers holes from 45 to 54 mm. Holes from 54 to 56 mm are covered by the 46-56 mm reamer, which overlaps with it from 46 mm. Holes from 45 to 46 mm are also covered by the 38.75-46 mm reamer. The 46-56 mm reamer has a larger square: 23.7 mm compared with 18.5 mm on this model.
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 9 mm, from 45 to 54 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: 47 mm hole after drilling with a 46.75 mm drill bit
Diametral allowance = finished hole diameter 47.0 mm − drill bit diameter 46.75 mm = 0.25 mm. This exceeds the 0.15 mm that the blades remove in one pass. Set the first pass to 46.9 mm – it will remove 0.15 mm. Set the second to 47.0 mm – it will remove the remaining 0.1 mm.
| Finished hole [mm] | Drill bit or pilot hole [mm] | Diametral allowance [mm] | Layer thickness at the wall [mm] | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.0 | drill bit 46.75 | 0.25 | 0.125 | 2: set to 46.9, then 47.0 |
| 50.0 | bored hole 49.9 | 0.1 | 0.05 | 1 |
| 54.0 | bored hole 53.9 | 0.1 | 0.05 | 1 |
The 46.75 mm drill bit is the only one in this range that leaves an allowance for two passes to a whole-millimeter size. The others are available in 0.5–1 mm increments, for example 49.5 mm for a 50 mm hole, and leave 0.5 mm or more. First bore such a hole to a diameter 0.05–0.15 mm below the finished size.
Tap wrench and lubrication – what to prepare
Tap wrench for a 18.5 mm square and oil suited to the material
Tap wrench No. 5
The shank square measures 18.5 mm. Select an adjustable tap wrench to DIN 1814, size No. 5. It accommodates squares from 7 to 20 mm and fits M12–M33 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 45-54 mm NRZe has a 25 mm shank and a 18.5 mm square that fits a No. 5 tap wrench. The reamer is 350 mm long, and its blades are 120 mm long. Drill bits in this size range are available in 0.5–1 mm increments, so the hole is usually bored with an allowance of 0.05 to 0.15 mm. A 47 mm hole can also be prepared with a 46.75 mm drill bit and finished in two passes.
Questions about size selection, pilot holes, and operation
Frequently asked questions about hand reaming
This reamer covers holes from 45 to 54 mm. The 46-56 mm reamer reaches 55 mm and covers holes from 46 to 56 mm. Together, they cover the entire range from 45 to 56 mm.
Bore a pilot hole with a diameter of 49.85 to 49.95 mm. The reamer set to 50.0 mm will remove this allowance in one pass. A 49.5 mm drill bit would leave 0.5 mm, more than three times the amount removed in one pass.
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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