THREAD MILLING TOOLS USER GUIDE Thread Milling Methods There are several methods used for thread milling or counterclockwise, and the tool can produce a operations. The cutter usually rotates clockwise, except thread 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 clockwise required 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 439