Laser diode module / detector optical mount screw size
M6 · length not stated in the sources
Our records put Laser diode module / detector optical mount on M6 screws. None of the sources we found gives an exact length, so measure the original before you order.
Where it is used: edmund Optics product explicitly titled and repeatedly labeled on-page 'Premier Laser Diode Module/Detector M6 Threaded Mount' — confirms M6 as the mechanical mounting thread used to hold a laser diode module/detector in an optomechanical assembly.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from edmundoptics.com.sg.
An M6 screw is 6 mm in diameter with a 1 mm pitch, tapped with a 5 mm drill; imperial look-alike: 1/4in-20 (6.35 mm) — the tripod/camera thread; visibly larger than M6.
Laser diode module / detector optical mount screw specifications
One row per fitment record. Head, drive are shown only where the source states them; pitch is the ISO coarse pitch for the thread.
| Thread | Length | Pitch | Head | Drive | Where it goes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M6 | not stated | 1 mm | not stated | not stated | Edmund Optics product explicitly titled and repeatedly labeled on-page 'Premier Laser Diode Module/Detector M6 Threaded Mount' — confirms M6 as the mechanical mounting thread used to hold a laser diode module/detector in an optomechanical assembly | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Edmund Optics product explicitly titled and repeatedly labeled on-page 'Premier Laser Diode Module/Detector M6 Threaded Mount' — confirms M6 as the mechanical mounting thread used to hold a laser diode module/detector in an optomechanical assembly.
pitch 1 mm · tap 5 mm · clearance 6.6 mm · PH3 / Torx T30
How to check the screw before you buy
- VESA holes are threaded inserts in the back cover; if a screw stops early, back it out rather than forcing it, because a bottomed-out screw can crack the panel housing.
- Diameter: across the threads an M6 screw measures about 6 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 1 mm from one thread crest to the next (10 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
- Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M6 heads take PH3 for Phillips and T30 for Torx, and a 5 mm hex key for socket heads; a bit that fits loosely will cam out and strip the head.
- Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M6 is about 7-10 N·m into metal threads and 2.5-4.0 N·m into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M6
- VESA display mounts are M4, M6 or M8 depending on the pattern size; measure before ordering.
- Optical breadboards are metric only when the part number ends in /M; the default in North America is 1/4-20.
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Questions about Laser diode module / detector optical mount screws
- What size screw does Laser diode module / detector optical mount use?
- M6 for edmund Optics product explicitly titled and repeatedly labeled on-page 'Premier Laser Diode Module/Detector M6 Threaded Mount' — confirms M6 as the mechanical mounting thread used to hold a laser diode module/detector in an optomechanical assembly.
- How long are the screws in Laser diode module / detector optical mount?
- None of the sources states a length. Remove one screw and measure it from under the head to the tip (overall for a countersunk head).
- What is the thread pitch of an M6 screw?
- 1 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M6 machine screws; a 0.75 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 5 mm and the normal clearance hole is 6.6 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Laser diode module / detector optical mount?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M6, Phillips heads normally take PH3 and Torx heads T30; socket heads take a 5 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M6?
- No. Imperial look-alike: 1/4in-20 (6.35 mm) — the tripod/camera thread; visibly larger than M6. Use a true M6 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.