Solid Carbide Thread Mills

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7/16 x 14 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 08077 C25 14 UN MT9

7/16 x 14 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 08077 C25 14 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH08077C2514UNMT9

Size 7/16
Pitch 14
Flute Length 5.44
Reach 25
Overall Length 64
£149.63 ex VAT
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3/8 x 16 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 08074 D30 16 UN MT9

3/8 x 16 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 08074 D30 16 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH08074D3016UNMT9

Size 3/8
Pitch 16
Flute Length 4.76
Reach 30.2
Overall Length 64
£149.63 ex VAT
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3/8 x 16 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 08067 C22 16 UN MT9

3/8 x 16 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 08067 C22 16 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH08067C2216UNMT9

Size 3/8
Pitch 16
Flute Length 4.76
Reach 22
Overall Length 64
£149.63 ex VAT
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5/16, 3/8 x 24 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 08066 C24 24 UN MT9

5/16, 3/8 x 24 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 08066 C24 24 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH08066C2424UNMT9

Size 5/16 3/8
Pitch 24
Flute Length 3.18
Reach 24
Overall Length 64
£149.63 ex VAT
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5/16, 3/8 x 24 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 08066 C17 24 UN MT9

5/16, 3/8 x 24 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 08066 C17 24 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH08066C1724UNMT9

Size 5/16 3/8
Pitch 24
Flute Length 3.18
Reach 17
Overall Length 64
£149.63 ex VAT
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MJ8–MJ10 x 1.25 Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 08064 D25 1.25 MJ MT9

MJ8–MJ10 x 1.25 Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 08064 D25 1.25 MJ MT9

SKU: MTSH08064D251.25MJMT9

Size MJ 8 - MJ 10
Pitch 1.25
Flute Length 3.75
Reach 25.3
Shank Diameter 8
Overall Length 64
£134.91 ex VAT
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5/16 x 18 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 0606 C23 18 UN MT9

5/16 x 18 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 0606 C23 18 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH0606C2318UNMT9

Size 5/16
Pitch 18
Flute Length 4.23
Reach 23
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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5/16 x 18 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 0606 C17 18 UN MT9

5/16 x 18 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 0606 C17 18 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH0606C1718UNMT9

Size 5/16
Pitch 18
Flute Length 4.23
Reach 17
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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1/4 x 28 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 0605 C14 28 UN MT9

1/4 x 28 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 0605 C14 28 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH0605C1428UNMT9

Size 1/4
Pitch 28
Flute Length 2.72
Reach 14.5
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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MJ5 x 0.8 Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 0604 D15 0.8 MJ MT6

MJ5 x 0.8 Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 0604 D15 0.8 MJ MT6

SKU: MTSH0604D150.8MJMT6

Size MJ 5
Pitch 0.8
Flute Length 2.4
Reach 15.8
Shank Diameter 6
Overall Length 58
£125.71 ex VAT
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MJ6–MJ8 x 1 Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06048 D19 1.0 MJ MT6

MJ6–MJ8 x 1 Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06048 D19 1.0 MJ MT6

SKU: MTSH06048D191.0MJMT6

Size MJ 6 - MJ 8
Pitch 1
Flute Length 3
Reach 19
Shank Diameter 6
Overall Length 58
£125.71 ex VAT
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1/4 x 20 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06047 C14 20 UN MT9

1/4 x 20 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06047 C14 20 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH06047C1420UNMT9

Size 1/4
Pitch 20
Flute Length 3.81
Reach 14
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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No. 12 x 28 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06042 C11 28 UN MT9

No. 12 x 28 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06042 C11 28 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH06042C1128UNMT9

Size No. 12
Pitch 28
Flute Length 2.72
Reach 11
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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M5 x 0.8 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06038 C12 0.8 ISO MT9

M5 x 0.8 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06038 C12 0.8 ISO MT9

SKU: MTSH06038C120.8ISOMT9

Size M5
Pitch 0.8
Flute Length 2.4
Reach 12.5
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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No. 10 x 32 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06037 C15 32 UN MT9

No. 10 x 32 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06037 C15 32 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH06037C1532UNMT9

Size No. 10
Pitch 32
Flute Length 2.38
Reach 15
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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No. 10, No. 12 x 24 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06035 C10 24 UN MT9

No. 10, No. 12 x 24 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06035 C10 24 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH06035C1024UNMT9

Size No. 10 No. 12
Pitch 24
Flute Length 3.18
Reach 10.6
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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No. 8 x 36 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06033 C9 36 UN MT9

No. 8 x 36 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06033 C9 36 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH06033C936UNMT9

Size No. 8
Pitch 36
Flute Length 2.12
Reach 9
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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No. 8 x 32 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06032 C9 32 UN MT9

No. 8 x 32 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06032 C9 32 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH06032C932UNMT9

Size No. 8
Pitch 32
Flute Length 2.38
Reach 9.5
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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No. 8 x 32 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06032 C12 32 UN MT9

No. 8 x 32 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06032 C12 32 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH06032C1232UNMT9

Size No. 8
Pitch 32
Flute Length 2.38
Reach 12.5
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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MJ4 x 0.7 Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06032 C12 0.7 MJ MT6

MJ4 x 0.7 Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06032 C12 0.7 MJ MT6

SKU: MTSH06032C120.7MJMT6

Size MJ 4
Pitch 0.7
Flute Length 2.1
Reach 12.7
Shank Diameter 6
Overall Length 58
£125.71 ex VAT
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M4 x 0.7 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06031 C9 0.7 ISO MT9

M4 x 0.7 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06031 C9 0.7 ISO MT9

SKU: MTSH06031C90.7ISOMT9

Size M4
Pitch 0.7
Flute Length 2.1
Reach 9
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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M2.5 x 0.45 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 0602 C7 0.45 ISO MT9

M2.5 x 0.45 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 0602 C7 0.45 ISO MT9

SKU: MTSH0602C70.45ISOMT9

Size M2.5
Pitch 0.45
Flute Length 1.35
Reach 7.5
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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M3.5 x 0.6 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06028 C7 0.6 ISO MT9

M3.5 x 0.6 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06028 C7 0.6 ISO MT9

SKU: MTSH06028C70.6ISOMT9

Size M3.5
Pitch 0.6
Flute Length 1.8
Reach 7.5
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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M3.5 x 0.6 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06028 C10 0.6 ISO MT9

M3.5 x 0.6 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06028 C10 0.6 ISO MT9

SKU: MTSH06028C100.6ISOMT9

Size M3.5
Pitch 0.6
Flute Length 1.8
Reach 10.5
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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No. 6 x 32 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06025 C7 32 UN MT9

No. 6 x 32 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06025 C7 32 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH06025C732UNMT9

Size No. 6
Pitch 32
Flute Length 2.38
Reach 7.1
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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No. 6 x 32 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06025 C10 32 UN MT9

No. 6 x 32 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06025 C10 32 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH06025C1032UNMT9

Size No. 6
Pitch 32
Flute Length 2.38
Reach 10.5
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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No. 5, No. 6 x 40 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06024 C9 40 UN MT9

No. 5, No. 6 x 40 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06024 C9 40 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH06024C940UNMT9

Size No. 5 No. 6
Pitch 40
Flute Length 1.91
Reach 9.6
Overall Length 58
£94.86 ex VAT
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MJ3 x 0.5 Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06024 C9 0.5 MJ MT6

MJ3 x 0.5 Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06024 C9 0.5 MJ MT6

SKU: MTSH06024C90.5MJMT6

Size MJ 3
Pitch 0.5
Flute Length 1.5
Reach 90.5
Shank Diameter 6
Overall Length 58
£125.71 ex VAT
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M3, M4, M5 x 0.5 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06024 C9 0.5 ISO MT9

M3, M4, M5 x 0.5 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06024 C9 0.5 ISO MT9

SKU: MTSH06024C90.5ISOMT9

Size M3-M5
Pitch 0.5
Flute Length 1.5
Reach 9.5
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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No. 5, No. 6 x 40 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06024 C7 40 UN MT9

No. 5, No. 6 x 40 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06024 C7 40 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH06024C740UNMT9

Size No. 5 No. 6
Pitch 40
Flute Length 1.91
Reach 7
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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M3, M4, M5 x 0.5 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06024 C6 0.5 ISO MT9

M3, M4, M5 x 0.5 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06024 C6 0.5 ISO MT9

SKU: MTSH06024C60.5ISOMT9

Size M3-M5
Pitch 0.5
Flute Length 1.5
Reach 6.5
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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No. 3, No. 4 x 48 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06019 C5 48 UN MT9

No. 3, No. 4 x 48 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06019 C5 48 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH06019C548UNMT9

Size No. 3 No. 4
Pitch 48
Flute Length 1.59
Reach 5.2
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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M2.2 x 0.45 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06017 C7 0.45 ISO MT9

M2.2 x 0.45 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06017 C7 0.45 ISO MT9

SKU: MTSH06017C70.45ISOMT9

Size M2.2
Pitch 0.45
Flute Length 1.35
Reach 7
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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M2.2 x 0.45 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06017 C5 0.45 ISO MT9

M2.2 x 0.45 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06017 C5 0.45 ISO MT9

SKU: MTSH06017C50.45ISOMT9

Size M2.2
Pitch 0.45
Flute Length 1.35
Reach 5
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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M2 x 0.4 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06016 C4 0.4 ISO MT9

M2 x 0.4 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06016 C4 0.4 ISO MT9

SKU: MTSH06016C40.4ISOMT9

Size M2
Pitch 0.4
Flute Length 1.2
Reach 4.5
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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No. 1 x 72 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06014 C3 72 UN MT9

No. 1 x 72 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSH 06014 C3 72 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH06014C372UNMT9

Size No. 1
Pitch 72
Flute Length 1.06
Reach 3.7
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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No. 0 x 80 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06012 C4 80 UN MT9

No. 0 x 80 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 06012 C4 80 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH06012C480UNMT9

Size No. 5
Pitch 80
Flute Length 0.95
Reach 4
Overall Length 58
£112.23 ex VAT
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M2 x 0.4 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 03016 C6 0.4 ISO MT9

M2 x 0.4 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 03016 C6 0.4 ISO MT9

SKU: MTSH03016C60.4ISOMT9

Size M2
Pitch 0.4
Flute Length 1.2
Reach 6
Overall Length 39
£129.04 ex VAT
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No. 1 x 72 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 03015 C6 72 UN MT9

No. 1 x 72 TPI UN Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 03015 C6 72 UN MT9

SKU: MTSH03015C672UNMT9

Size No. 1
Pitch 72
Flute Length 1.06
Reach 6
Overall Length 39
£129.04 ex VAT
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M1.6, M1.8, M2, M2.5 x 0.35 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 03012 C5 0.35 ISO MT9

M1.6, M1.8, M2, M2.5 x 0.35 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 03012 C5 0.35 ISO MT9

SKU: MTSH03012C50.35ISOMT9

Size M1.6 M2.5
Pitch 0.35
Flute Length 1.05
Reach 4.8
Overall Length 39
£129.04 ex VAT
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M1.4 x 0.3 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 03011 C4 0.3 ISO MT9

M1.4 x 0.3 Metric Internal Mini Hardcut Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSH 03011 C4 0.3 ISO MT9

SKU: MTSH03011C40.3ISOMT9

Size M1.4
Pitch 0.3
Flute Length 0.9
Reach 4
Overall Length 39
£129.04 ex VAT
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M16, M17 x 2 Metric Internal Mini Coolant Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSB 1212 E50 2.0 ISO MT7

M16, M17 x 2 Metric Internal Mini Coolant Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSB 1212 E50 2.0 ISO MT7

SKU: MTSB1212E502.0ISOMT7

Size M16 M17
Pitch 2
Flute Length 6
Reach 50
Overall Length 105
£250.29 ex VAT
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M12 x 1.75 Metric Internal Mini Coolant Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSB 10095 E37 1.75 ISO MT7

M12 x 1.75 Metric Internal Mini Coolant Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSB 10095 E37 1.75 ISO MT7

SKU: MTSB10095E371.75ISOMT7

Size M12
Pitch 1.75
Flute Length 5.25
Reach 37.8
Overall Length 73
£202.07 ex VAT
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7/16, 1/2 x 20 TPI UN Internal Mini Coolant Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSB 10092 E34 20 UN MT7

7/16, 1/2 x 20 TPI UN Internal Mini Coolant Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSB 10092 E34 20 UN MT7

SKU: MTSB10092E3420UNMT7

Size 7/16 1/2
Pitch 20
Flute Length 3.81
Reach 34.6
Overall Length 73
£202.07 ex VAT
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M10 x 1.5 Metric Internal Mini Coolant Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSB 0808 E31 1.5 ISO MT7

M10 x 1.5 Metric Internal Mini Coolant Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSB 0808 E31 1.5 ISO MT7

SKU: MTSB0808E311.5ISOMT7

Size M10
Pitch 1.5
Flute Length 4.5
Reach 31.5
Overall Length 64
£156.17 ex VAT
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5/16, 3/8 x 24 TPI UN Internal Mini Coolant Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSB 08066 D24 24 UN MT7

5/16, 3/8 x 24 TPI UN Internal Mini Coolant Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSB 08066 D24 24 UN MT7

SKU: MTSB08066D2424UNMT7

Size 5/16 3/8
Pitch 24
Flute Length 3.18
Reach 24.9
Overall Length 64
£156.17 ex VAT
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M6, M8 x 1 Metric Internal Mini Coolant Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSB 08048 D19 1.0 ISO MT7

M6, M8 x 1 Metric Internal Mini Coolant Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSB 08048 D19 1.0 ISO MT7

SKU: MTSB08048D191.0ISOMT7

Size M6 M8
Pitch 1
Flute Length 3
Reach 19
Overall Length 64
£156.17 ex VAT
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M6, M8 x 1 Metric Internal Mini Coolant Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSB 08048 D13 1.0 ISO MT7

M6, M8 x 1 Metric Internal Mini Coolant Thread Mill 2xD – Carmex MTSB 08048 D13 1.0 ISO MT7

SKU: MTSB08048D131.0ISOMT7

Size M6 M8
Pitch 1
Flute Length 3
Reach 13
Overall Length 64
£156.17 ex VAT
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1/4 x 28 TPI UN Internal Mini Coolant Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSB 06052 D20 28 UN MT7

1/4 x 28 TPI UN Internal Mini Coolant Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSB 06052 D20 28 UN MT7

SKU: MTSB06052D2028UNMT7

Size 1/4
Pitch 28
Flute Length 2.72
Reach 20
Overall Length 58
£117.11 ex VAT
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M5 x 0.8 Metric Internal Mini Coolant Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSB 06038 D15 0.8 ISO MT7

M5 x 0.8 Metric Internal Mini Coolant Thread Mill 3xD – Carmex MTSB 06038 D15 0.8 ISO MT7

SKU: MTSB06038D150.8ISOMT7

Size M5
Pitch 0.8
Flute Length 2.4
Reach 15.8
Overall Length 58
£117.11 ex VAT
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Solid carbide thread mills for CNC machining in steel, stainless, aluminium and exotic alloys. The range covers ISO metric, UNF, UNC, NPT and specialist thread forms — single-flute for small-diameter and fine-pitch threads, multi-flute for faster cycle times in larger thread sizes. UK stock, same-day dispatch before 4.30pm.

Thread mills produce threads by helical interpolation on a machining centre. One tool covers multiple thread sizes by adjusting the interpolation radius in the program — no tool change needed for size variation. Lower cutting forces than tapping, no breakage risk in blind holes, and the thread size can be corrected by adjusting the toolpath offset without changing tooling.

Sizes in stock cover M2 to M36 and inch equivalents. Full-profile thread mills cut the complete thread form in a single helical pass. Multi-form variants make multiple passes to full thread depth — suited to deep thread lengths or tougher materials where tool load needs to be managed across passes.