You use a rougher hand tap as the first stage in manual thread cutting when you want the start of the thread to be well guided and repeatable.
A hand tap to DIN 2181 is a conventional choice for controlled manual tapping, and HSS-G points to a ground finish that can support repeatable results.
Note Align the tool carefully and use lubrication suitable for your workpiece material to support surface quality and tool life.
Hand tapping is useful when you need tactile control or when access is limited. Machine tapping is typically chosen when you need consistent feed synchronisation and higher throughput.
Does the title value M 92 x 3.0 include the pitch information you need?Yes. The thread designation in the title includes both diameter and pitch, which helps you distinguish fine pitch variants from other executions of the same nominal diameter.
How do you handle chips during tapping?Use suitable lubrication and advance with controlled torque so chips can evacuate through the flute space. Clean the tool as needed to avoid chip packing and surface scoring.
What is the role of the DIN 2181 reference?DIN 2181 supports standardised identification for hand taps. It helps you align purchasing, documentation, and workshop instructions with a recognised designation.
How do you select the correct variant for your drawing?Match the metric thread designation in your drawing to the product title, including the pitch value, because the pitch differentiates otherwise similar diameters.
What does rougher mean for a hand tap?Rougher refers to the first tap stage in a staged hand tapping sequence. You use it to establish the initial thread form and guidance before you use subsequent taps, depending on your set and process.
Where can you find the VÖLKEL threading catalog for selection and technical background?For additional information and the full range overview, use the catalog link. VD 23 catalog as PDF
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| Type of thread | metric-fine ISO-thread |
|---|---|
| Standard | DIN 2181 |
| Material | HSS-G |
| Tolerance | ISO2 (6H) |
| Size | M 92 x 3.0 |
| Overall length (L1) | 240 mm |
| Thread length (L2) | 60 mm |
| Core hole diameter (D1) | 89.0 mm |
| Shank diameter (D2) | 56.0 mm |
| Drive connector | 44.0 mm |
| Item number | 28092-1 |
| Type of flute | straight fluted |
| Application | for through and blind holes |
| Thread standard | DIN 13 |









