THREADING METHODS

THREADING METHODS

Right Hand Thread Left Hand Thread

*change the shim

*change the shim

  • Usually, threads are cut feeding the insert towards the chuck.
  • When machining left hand threads, note that clamping rigidity is lowered due the application of back turning.
  • When machining left hand threads, the lead angle is negative. Ensure an appropriate lead angle by changing the shim.

INSERT TYPES

Partial Form Full Form Semi Full Form (Trapezoidal threads only)

a The same insert can be used for a range of pitches.a No deburring needed after threading.a No de-burring needed after threading.
a Shorter tool life because the nose radius of thea Requires specific insert for each threada Requires specific insert for each thread
insert is smaller than that of a full form insert.form and pitch.form and pitch.
a Finishing with another operation may be necessary.a Finishing with another operation may be necessary.

Crest Radius Crest Radius Crest Radius

(Additional turning necessary to finish the thread crest.)(Finished by insert form.)(Additional turning necessary to finish the thread crest.)
FinishedFinished

Surface Surface Finished Surface

Finishing Pre-finished

Pre-finished SurfacePre-finished SurfaceSurface
allowance

Feed Direction Insert Feed Direction Insert Feed Direction Insert

INFEED METHODS

Radial Infeed Flank Infeed Modified Flank Infeed Incremental Infeed

aEasiest to use. aRelatively easy to use. aPreventing flank wear on the aUniform wear of the right and

(Standard program for(Semi-standard program forright side of the cutting edge.left sides of the cutting edge.
threading)threading.)aReduced cutting force.aReduced cutting force.
aWide application. (CuttingaReduced cutting force.aGood for large pitch oraGood for large pitch or
conditions easy to change.)aSuitable for large pitchmaterials that peel easily.materials that peel easily.
aUniform wear of the right andthreads or materials thataGood chip discharge.
left sides of the cutting edge.peel easily.
aGood chip discharge.
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aDifficult chip control.aLarge flank wear of the rightaComplex machiningaComplex machining
aSubject to vibration in the laterside of a cutting edge.programming.programming.
passes due to long cutting edgeaRelatively difficult to changeaDifficult to change cuttingaDifficult to change cutting
in contact with work material.cutting depth.depth. (NC programmingdepth. (Re-programming
aIneffective for large pitch(Re-programmingnecessary)necessary)
threading.necessary)aChip control is difficult.

aHeavy load on the nose radius.