
pitch tap crest
basic crest
angle of thread flank min tap major basic height of diameter thread
basic major diameter max tap major base of thread
diameter basic root basic minor diameter
basic pitch diameter
concentric margin cutting edge relief to cutting edge
no relief eccentric relief
heel cutting face
Concentric Eccentric Relief Con-Eccentric Relief
tap major diameter
basic minor diameter
Negative Hook 0º Hook Positive Hook
Negative Rake Radial Rake Positive Rake
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