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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 has a large center opening, wide straight wings, and blunt bottom, with all edges relieved or rounded.
Unit of Measure

Manufacturer

Manufacturer

Industrial Fasteners Institute

Specifications

Product

Tapping Screws

Unit of Measure

English

Type

Type IA

Nominal Size or Basic Screw Dia.

1/2 in

Nominal Size or Basic Screw Dia. (Decimal)

0.5000 in
Applicable to Screw Types1 3

Ref. Recess Dia. (M)

0.416 in

Ref. Recess Depth (T)

0.265 in

Ref. Recess Width (N)

0.086 in

Driver Size

4

Max. Recess Penetration Gaging Depth

0.247 in

Min. Recess Penetration Gaging Depth

0.229 in

Codes and Standards

Codes and Standards

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