Applicable to screw types as indicated by code symbols.
  • Type A thread forming, except for short lengths.
This type of recess consists of two intersecting slots with parallel sides converging to a slightly truncated apex at bottom of recess.
Unit of Measure

Manufacturer

Manufacturer

N/A Industrial Fasteners Institute

Specifications

Product

N/A Tapping Screws

Unit of Measure

N/A English

Type

N/A Type II

Nominal Size or Basic Screw Dia.

N/A No. 18

Nominal Size or Basic Screw Dia. (Decimal)

N/A 0.2940 in
Applicable to Screw Types1 N/A 2

Max. Head Dia. (A)

N/A 0.579 in

Min. Head Dia. (A)

N/A 0.558 in

Max. Head Height (H)

N/A 0.205 in

Min. Head Height (H)

N/A 0.191 in

Min. Head Radius (R)

N/A 0.035 in

Ref. Recess Dia. (M)

N/A 0.365 in

Ref. Recess Depth (T)

N/A 0.208 in

Ref. Recess Width (N)

N/A 0.066 in

Driver Size

N/A 4

Max. Recess Penetration Gaging Depth

N/A 0.206 in

Min. Recess Penetration Gaging Depth

N/A 0.189 in

Codes and Standards

Codes and Standards

N/A Abstract of ASME B18.6.4 1998
  • 1 1 = Circle, 2 = Diamond, 3 = Triangle, 4 = Square
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