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Applicable to screw types as indicated by code symbols.
  • Types B and BP thread forming and Types BF and BT thread cutting.

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 1/2 in

Nominal Size or Basic Screw Dia. (Decimal)

N/A 0.5000 in
Applicable to Screw Types1 N/A 3

Ref. Recess Dia. (M)

N/A 0.548 in

Ref. Recess Depth (T)

N/A 0.328 in

Ref. Recess Width (N)

N/A 0.090 in

Driver Size

N/A Point Same on all Drivers

Max. Recess Penetration Gaging Depth

N/A 0.329 in

Min. Recess Penetration Gaging Depth

N/A 0.305 in

Codes and Standards

Codes and Standards

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