
The MTECS (Mill Thread Endmills Carbide Short) Features solid carbide thread mills are used for the production Minimum thread size: M1.4x0.3 of small internal threads. These thread mills feature a (1.1 mm bore diameter) up to M20x2.50
| short 3-tooth cutting zone with 3 flutes and a released | • 2xD and 3xD threading lengths |
| neck between the cutting zone and the shank. | • High cutting speeds |
| This unique tool design offers very precise profiles | • Short cycle time |
| and a high performance IC908 submicron carbide | • Low cutting forces due to the short contact profile |
grade with PVD titanium aluminum nitride coating. resulting in accurate and parallel thread
The very short profile exerts a low force which
minimizes tool bending. This facilitates parallel and
high thread precision for the entire length.
Compared to taps, the SOLIDTHREAD is more accurate, thread machining is substantially faster and there is no danger of a broken tap being stuck in the hole. Thread Mill vs. Tap
| Features | Solid Carbide Thread Mills | Taps |
| Thread surface quality | High | Medium |
| Thread geometry | Very accurate | Medium |
| Thread tolerance | 4H, 5H, 6H with std. cutter | 6H with standard tap, 4H with special tap |
| Machining time | Shorter or same as tap | Short |
| Machining load | Very low | High |
| Range of thread diameters | Wide range of diameters | Specific tap for each thread size |
| Right-/Left-hand threading | Same cutter | Specific tap for right- and left-hand |
| Geometric shape | Full profile | Partial profile |