ISO 296:1991
Machine tools — Self-holding tapers for tool shanks
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 296:1974). Specifies the dimensions of tapers for general use, smaller and larger tapers. The standard sizes of these tapers are given in table 2 (in millimetres) and table 3 (in inches), respectively. Provides for those elements which are threaded, two entirely distinct types of product according to the type of thread, M or UNC (see figures in clause 4).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 296:1974). Specifies the dimensions of tapers for general use, smaller and larger tapers. The standard sizes of these tapers are given in table 2 (in millimetres) and table 3 (in inches), respectively. Provides for those elements which are threaded, two entirely distinct types of product according to the type of thread, M or UNC (see figures in clause 4).
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