Milwaukee 5/16"-18 NC Hex Die

Milwaukee 5/16"-18 NC Hex Die

The Milwaukee 49-57-5342 5/16"-18 NC Hex Die is a precision threading tool designed for clean, accurate external threads on coarse-thread fasteners. Whether you're cutting new threads or cleaning up ones that have taken a beating, this die delivers reliable results with its high carbon steel construction and black oxide coating for durability and corrosion resistance. With laser-etched markings and a clearly labeled starting side, it helps you get things lined up right from the start—because forcing threads is a great way to create more problems than you started with.

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Key Features / Specifications

• Model / Part Number: 49-57-5342
• Brand: Milwaukee
• Size / Thread: 5/16"-18 NC (National Coarse)
• Product Type: Hex die for external threading
• Material: High Carbon Steel
• Finish: Black Oxide coating for corrosion resistance
• Design: 1" hex shape compatible with standard hex die stocks
• Markings: Laser-etched for long-lasting visibility
• Setup Feature: Clearly labeled starting side for easier alignment
• Compatibility: Works with MILWAUKEE® Hex-LOK™ 2-in-1 Threading Handle
• Application Materials: Suitable for brass, aluminum, mild steel, and similar metals
• Function: Used to create or repair external threads
• Recommended Use: Best results with cutting fluid

Ideal For

• Creating or repairing coarse-thread external fasteners
• Mechanical, automotive, and general shop work requiring durable threads
• Use with hex die stocks or Hex-LOK™ threading systems
• Shops needing a reliable, corrosion-resistant threading tool
• Anyone who prefers threads that go together smoothly—instead of turning into a wrestling match halfway through