Feed direction toward the chuck •feed direction away from the chuck • standard helix • RECOMMENDEDreverse helix Laydown Threading Insert Selection Guide Step 3 • Choose Insert for Application • Select cresting inserts for fully controlled thread form including diameter. • Cresting inserts eliminate the need for deburring and are optimised for the best tool life at that pitch. insert size catalogue number TN6025 • Non-cresting partial profile inserts offer the flexibilityto cut a variety of thread pitches with one insert. 11 2IRA60 • • Note insert size for toolholder selection. 16 3IRAG60 • See threading insert overview on page F42. Step 4 • Select Appropriate Shim Required Information: Select the proper shim: SMYE... for external RH or internal LH • Thread form (TPI or pitch). SMYI... for internal RH or external LH • Pitch diameter. • Helix method (hand of tool, feed direction, hand of thread). • Number of starts. RH thread/RH tooling LH thread/LH tooling LH thread/RH tooling RH thread/LH tooling If recommended shim is different from shim supplied with toolholder, order shim separately. NOTE: Optimise your threading operation by using the proper infeed angle and the recommended infeed values. See the Technical Section on pages F83–F105. Also see detailed shim selection information on pages F104–F105. Step 5 • Select Grade and Speed Recommendations for Grade and Speed Selection — m/min workpiece material steel stainless steel cast iron non-ferrous metals high-temp alloys insert style precision ground TN6025 TN6025 TN6025 TN6025 TN6025 first choice 40–200 (130–650) 40–135 (130–450) 60–145 (200–475) 50–360 (160–1150) 10–100 (35–330) widia.com F41