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In Germany, general mechanical engineering makes use of metric ISO threads in accordance with DIN 13. The description M 6 means that the external thread diameter is 6 mm.

The drill chuck connections of exported power tools are equipped with the British/American standard imperial thread, in inch sizes.

These are the UST threads (Unified Screw Thread) in the versions

UNC = coarse thread

UNF = fine thread