Complete Technical Guide to DIN 76-A: Thread Undercuts and Run-outs

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For the , the maximum undercut length is specified as ( g_2\max = 3,5P ). In other words, the relief groove is 3.5 times the thread pitch long. The short design (Form B) uses ( g_2\max = 2,5P ) and is reserved for cases where space is extremely limited; it often requires special tooling.

is the nominal outer diameter of the thread (e.g., for an M10 bolt with a 1.5mm pitch,

Perform a 360-degree revolve cut around the axis of the shaft to create the groove.

Fastener catalogs provided within software like SolidWorks Toolbox or McMaster-Carr automatically embed DIN 76-A dimensions into their standard parts.