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H = Hole size in sheet (+0.003”/-0.000”)
J = Bend allowance (find with Bend Calculator)
K = Minimum distance from center of hole to cut edge
N = Minimum distance from center of hole to edge of bend allowance area (J)
M = Minimum distance from hole center to hole center for two of the same hardware SKU
P = Minimum distance from hole center to hole center for two different hardware SKUs, see our Hardware Guidelines
Flush Nut, M3 x 0.5
Aluminum: 5052, 6061, 7075 Steel: Mild
| SKU | F-M3-2 |
| Thread Size | M3 x 0.5 |
| Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000) | .172″ |
| Minimum sheet thickness | 0.090″ |
| Maximum sheet thickness | N/A |
| Fastener material | 300 Stainless Steel |
| Minimum distance hole C/L to edge (K) or bend (N) | 0.236″ |
| Minimum C/L to C/L distance between two of the same hardware size (M) | .322″ |
| Recommended panel material | Steel/Aluminum |
| Coating type | 300 Series Stainless Steel Passivated |
| Thickness (T) above material after install | 0.0″ |
| Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075) | 0.090″-0.500″ |
| Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR) | 0.104″-0.500″ |