Thread data sheet

Basic Thread Dimensions

Property Inch mm
Nominal Diameter 4.125 104.775
Pitch (TPI)4
Pitch (Distance) 0.25 6.35
Pitch Diameter 3.9626 100.65
Minor Diameter 3.8273 97.213
Thread Height 0.1353 3.437
Addendum 0.0812 2.062
Crest (External)
Root (Internal)
0.0313 0.795
Tap Drill Size
(75% depth)
3.881 98.58
Lead Angle
(Single Start)
1.15°
Thread Family Unified Constant Pitch 4 TPI (4-UN)
Relevant Standards ASME B1.1-2003
Equivalent MetricThreadM105 X 6

For more threading data scroll down, or use the Thread Calculator

Choose the Threading Data you want to explore


4 1/8 - 4 4-UNPossible Thread Classes

External Threads

2A, 3A

Metric ISO External Thread - Tolerance sketch

Internal Threads

2B, 3B

Metric ISO Internal Thread - Tolerance sketch

4 1/8 - 4 4-UN 2A (External)

* Permisable values for thread Class 2A

# Description Value (Inch) Value (mm)
es Allowance 0.003 (Ref) 0.076 (Ref)
d Major Diameter 4.0982 - 4.122 104.094 - 104.699
d2 Pitch Diameter 3.9496 - 3.9596 100.32 - 100.574
d3 Minor Diameter
(UNR Only)
3.8243 (Ref) 97.137 (Ref)
α Varation of 30° anngle (+/-) 0.6667°
P Varation of pitch (+/-) 0.0029 (Ref) 0.074 (Ref)

* Values are calculated for Length of engagement of 5xPitch. For calculations of different engagement length use the Thread Calculator'

* Back to Thread Class Selection


4 1/8 - 4 4-UN 3A (External)

* Permisable values for thread Class 3A

# Description Value (Inch) Value (mm)
es Allowance 0 (Ref) 0 (Ref)
d Major Diameter 4.1012 - 4.125 104.17 - 104.775
d2 Pitch Diameter 3.9551 - 3.9626 100.46 - 100.65
d3 Minor Diameter
(UNR Only)
3.8273 (Ref) 97.213 (Ref)
α Varation of 30° anngle (+/-) 0.6667°
P Varation of pitch (+/-) 0.0022 (Ref) 0.056 (Ref)

* Values are calculated for Length of engagement of 5xPitch. For calculations of different engagement length use the Thread Calculator'

* Back to Thread Class Selection


4 1/8 - 4 4-UN 2B (Internal)

* Permisable values for thread Class 2B

# Description Value (Inch) VValue (mm)
D1 Minor Diameter 3.854 - 3.892 97.892 - 98.857
D2 Pitch Diameter 3.9626 - 3.9756 100.65 - 100.98
D Major Diameter 4.1250 (Min) 104.775 (Min)
α Varation of 30° anngle (+/-) 0.6667°
P Varation of Pitch (+/-) 0.0038 (Ref) 0.097 (Ref)

* Values are calculated for Length of engagement of 5xPitch. For calculations of different engagement length use the Thread Calculator

* Back to Thread Class Selection


4 1/8 - 4 4-UN 3B (Internal)

* Permisable values for thread Class 3B

# Description Value (Inch) VValue (mm)
D1 Minor Diameter 3.8544 - 3.8844 97.902 - 98.664
D2 Pitch Diameter 3.9626 - 3.9724 100.65 - 100.899
D Major Diameter 4.1250 (Min) 104.775 (Min)
α Varation of 30° anngle (+/-) 0.6667°
P Varation of Pitch (+/-) 0.0028 (Ref) 0.071 (Ref)

* Values are calculated for Length of engagement of 5xPitch. For calculations of different engagement length use the Thread Calculator

* Back to Thread Class Selection


Over Wire Measurements for 4 1/8 - 4 4-UN


* OverWire is a measuring method to obatin the pitch diameter of threads. It is mostly used when a manufacturer does not have a Go/Nogo gauge for a thread. You can learn more about it here

Inch mm
Permissible Wire Diameter Range 0.1263 - 0.2526 3.208 - 6.416
Ideal Wire Diameter 0.1443 3.666
Possible Wires
From Standard Sets
* 0.1283
* 0.1443
* 0.165
* 0.1777
* 0.1925
* 0.21
* 3.464
* 4.042
* 4.619
* 5.196
* 5.774

Once you know your wire diameter, you need to find out what is the premissable Measurement for your pitch diameter (Depending on the class). Use our Over Wire Calculator to find out!


CNC Gcode Program for Turning of 4 1/8 - 4 4-UN

The below sample Gcode is configured for:

  • Fanuc Controller
  • External RH Thread
  • Right hand tool, machining towards the chuck
  • Flank Infeed method with contant volume
  • Flank Infeed method with contant volume
  • Cutting conditions for steel
  • Default number of passes

You can configure all the above parameters and much more in our Thread Turning Gcode Generator


%
O0100
(MACHINING DOCTOR - THREADING CNC PROGRAM)
(CONTROLER - FANUC A)
(THREAD - D=4.125 INCH, P=0.25 INCH, L=2.5 INCH)
(APPLICATION - EXTERNAL TURNING, TOWARDS CHUCK, RH TOOL, RH THREAD)
(FEED - 17 PASSES, FLANK, CONSTANT VOLUME)
(FINISH PASS - 0.0023 INCH)
(WITH CHAMFER -  NO)
G28 U0 W0
T0101 G99 G97 S278 M03
G00 Z10.2
X 114.9 M08
G76 P010060 Q58 R0.058
G76 X96.984 Z-63.5 P3895 Q931 F6.35 R0.00 
G28 U0 W0
M09
M30
%

CNC Gcode Program for Thread Milling of 4 1/8 - 4 4-UN

The below sample Gcode is configured for:

  • Fanuc Controller
  • Internal RH Thread
  • Climb Milling
  • Cutter diameter: 70% of the thread diameter
  • Single tooth Thread Mill cutter
  • Cutting conditions for steel
  • One radial pass

You can configure all the above parameters and much more in our Thread Milling Gcode Generator


%
O101
(WWW.MACHININGDOCTOR.COM - THREADMILLING PROGRAM)
(CONTROLER - FANUC)
(THREAD - D=4.125 INCH, P=0.25 INCH, L=2.5 INCH)
(APPLICATION - INTERNAL, RH THREAD, CLIMB MILLING)
(CUTTER - D=2.0625 [SINGLE TOOTH])
N1 M06 T1
G54
G90 G40 G17 G94 G21
G00 X0 Y0 S556 M03
G43 H1 Z25.4 M08
(M-CODE "THROUGH COOLANT ON")
(PASS 1 / 1)
G90 G01 Z-64.2938 F2032
G91 G01 G41 D1 X13.0969 Y-13.0969 F85
G03 X13.0969 Y13.0969 Z0.7938 I0 J13.0969 F21
G03 Z6.35 I-26.1938 J0 F42
G03 Z6.35 I-26.1938 J0
G03 Z6.35 I-26.1938 J0
G03 Z6.35 I-26.1938 J0
G03 Z6.35 I-26.1938 J0
G03 Z6.35 I-26.1938 J0
G03 Z6.35 I-26.1938 J0
G03 Z6.35 I-26.1938 J0
G03 Z6.35 I-26.1938 J0
G03 Z6.35 I-26.1938 J0
G03 X-13.0969 Y13.0969 Z0.7938 I-13.0969 J0
G01 G40 X-13.0969 Y-13.0969 F2032
G90 G00 Z25.4
M30
(PLEASE NOTE THIS GCODE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED ON YOUR MACHINE AND SETUP. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE ITS ACCURACY OR COMPATIBILITY. NOTE THAT YOU ARE USING IT AT YOUR OWN RISK, AND WE SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS PROGRAM.)
%
Scroll to Top