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Hand Tap M48X1.5 DIN 2181/2 6H HSS
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Description
Technical data for the M48x1.5 hand tap
| Technical data | |
|---|---|
| Nominal diameter d1 mm | M48 |
| Thread pitch P mm | 1.5 mm |
| Overall length l1 | 165 mm |
| Flute length l2 | 41 mm |
| Shank diameter d2 | 32 mm |
| Square drive size a | 25 mm |
| Tap drill diameter | 46.5 mm |
| Thread angle G | 60° |
| Tap tolerance | ISO2 6H |

Roughing tap and finishing tap – how much material each removes
Division of work in the 1–2 set
The M48x1.5 thread is cut into the wall of a hole with a diameter of 46.5 mm. The thread groove extends 0.75 mm into the wall. A single tap would have to cut the entire groove at once, requiring substantial hand torque and risking breakage. The set divides this work into two passes.
The drawing shows the entire set in operation. Both taps have the same shank and the same length. They differ in their chamfer, the tapered tip: No. 1 has a chamfer spanning 8 threads, while No. 2 spans only 2 threads. The detail windows at the hole wall show how the thread groove deepens after each tap.
| Tap | Chamfer | Chamfer angle | Material removed | How it works in the hole |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 – roughing tap | long, 8 threads | 5° | the main portion of the groove | enters smoothly and establishes thread alignment |
| No. 2 – finishing tap | short, 2 threads | 20° | the remainder, to the full profile | follows the cut threads and produces the full 6H profile |
How to distinguish the taps in the set
The chamfer on No. 1 is 4 times as long as the chamfer on No. 2 — the difference is immediately visible when you place them side by side. No. 1 has an incomplete thread profile; only No. 2 has the full profile. The number is also indicated on the shank: No. 1 has one ring, No. 2 has none. Keep the set together and always start with the roughing tap.
How to tap an M48x1.5 hole – sequence 1, 2
Hand tapping step by step
Thread M48x1.5 in four steps
Drill bit 46.5 mm
Chamfer 8 threads
Chamfer 2 threads
Tolerance 6H
Turning sequence: half a turn clockwise, a quarter turn counterclockwise | Between taps: remove chips from the hole
Start with the hole. The drill diameter is easy to calculate: thread diameter 48 mm minus pitch 1.5 mm gives 46.5 mm. An undersized hole is a common cause of a tap twisting off in the workpiece.
Through hole or blind hole – how deep to drill
The set taps both types of holes. In a through hole, the thread extends through the full material thickness. In a blind hole, cut the thread to 120 mm, or 2.5 times the thread diameter (2.5 x 48 mm, shown as 2.5D in the drawing). Drill the hole deeper than the thread. The finishing tap has a chamfer spanning 2 threads, so approx. 2 incomplete threads remain near the bottom. The extra depth below the thread accommodates them along with the chips.
No. 1 – the roughing tap establishes thread alignment
Fit the roughing tap in the tap wrench and position it perpendicular to the surface. Check the angle from two sides, for example with a square. Turn half a turn clockwise, then a quarter turn counterclockwise. Reversing breaks the chip into short pieces – a slight crunch is normal. The first threads determine whether the thread will be straight.
No. 2 – the finishing tap produces the full profile
Back out the roughing tap and remove chips from the hole. Screw the finishing tap into the cut threads by hand – it should engage them on its own. Continue turning at the same rhythm as with the roughing tap. The finishing tap removes the remaining material and cuts the groove to the full profile within tolerance 6H. When it screws in smoothly all the way, the thread is complete – check it with an M48x1.5 screw.
M48x1.5 fine-thread hand taps
M48X1.5 Hand Tap DIN 2181/2 6H HSS is designed for producing an M48 internal metric thread with a pitch of one and a half millimeters in structural steels up to eight hundred megapascals; two-tap operation without sudden load changes helps maintain a class six H fit.
Design parameters: nominal diameter forty-eight millimeters; pitch one and a half millimeters; sixty° profile per ISO 68-1; internal thread tolerance zone 6H in accordance with ISO 965; right-hand design; straight flutes for uniform chip evacuation. Ground high-speed steel stabilizes the cutting edge and limits microchipping. In accordance with DIN 2181/2, the arrangement includes a starter tap (I) and a finishing tap (II), equalizing torsional loads and helping maintain axial alignment; in sequential operation, the pass sequence is organized by M48x1.5 Hand Tap Set. Recommended tap drill diameter: forty-six and a half millimeters; lubrication with emulsion or active cutting oil improves thread root finish.
- Smooth profile formation — division into I/II dampens torque fluctuations and reduces the risk of scuffing along the entire profile length.
- Longer cutting edge life — precision grinding of HSS maintains low microroughness and slows abrasion during hand tapping.
- Accuracy within the 6H tolerance zone — a controlled pitch diameter helps achieve a successful GO / NO-GO test result.
- Workstation organization — with clear tap markings, standardizes selection and speeds up switching between stages.
Reference to DIN 2181/2, ISO 68-1 and ISO 965 guarantees compatibility with inspection instruments, while the use of Hand Tap Set M48x1.5 improves result repeatability and thread geometry stability.
Stages of cutting an M48x1.5 thread with a 2-piece set: roughing tap and finishing tap

Frequently asked questions
High-speed steel (HSS) provides high durability, abrasion resistance, and stable operation even under demanding conditions.
Drill to 46.5 mm (diameter 48 mm minus pitch 1.5 mm) to achieve the correct thread engagement in class 6H.
Yes, the set can be used in both through holes and blind holes, in accordance with DIN 2181 and class 6H.
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