Thread Milling Methods

There are several methods used for thread millingor counterclockwise, and the tool can produce a
operations. The cutter usually rotates clockwise, exceptthread by top-down or bottom-up. The combination
in special cases where the tool rotates counterclockwise.of these movements depends on the type of thread
The spiral movement of the cutter can be clockwiserequired to produce, left-hand or right-hand threads.

Internal External

Right-hand threading Left-hand threading Right-hand threading Left-hand threading

Climb milling * Climb milling

Conventional milling Conventional milling

* First choice