Split circular chrome alloy button dies are most commonly used in conjunction with a die stock handle Metric Fine Metric Fine button dies and die nuts have a 60 angle of thread
They can also be used to create a new male thread on non-ferrous metals and plastics. They can be used as thread chasers to clean an existing thread. Chrome alloy dies are not suitable for creating precision, safety or critical threads. The crest is flat and the thread has clearance at the root allowing external thread and internal thread to engage well, making it a reliable hss cutting tool.
