
Technical Information
Threading
Recommendation for Threading Infeed Passes
TPI 48–32 28–24 20–16 14–12 11.5–9 8–6 5–4 3–2
metric pitch (mm) 0,50–0,75 0,80–1 1,25–1,5 1,75–2 2,5–3 3,5–4 4,5–6 8
Thread Type recommended number of passes
Common V-thread forms ISO, UN, UNJ, NPT, Whitworth, BSPT, API Rotary Shoulder 4–5 5–6 6–8 8–10 9–12 12–15 14–16 15–25
Acme, Trapez, Round, API Round — — 5–6 7–8 10–11 12–13 13–15 18–20
Stub Acme, API Buttress — — 5 5–6 7–8 8–10 10–12 14–16
American Buttress — — 7–8 9–10 11–12 13–15 17–19 22–24
Maintain minimum 0,05mm infeed on last passes to avoid work hardening and excessive abrasion of the threading tool.
Constant Volume Infeed Values for Threading Operations
In most applications, use of CNC canned cycles produces only marginally Formula for constant chip load infeed
successful results. For example, an 8-pitch external thread has a depth of
2mm (.0789").
6ap = radial infeed
x = actual pass (from 1 to the nap)
nap = number of passes
q = 1st pass, 0.3
ap 2nd pass, 1
6apx = * q 3rd pass and up, x-1
nap-1
Using Radial Infeed Using Flank Infeed
Bending stress on the cutting edge caused by V-shaped chips Lower bending stress and stabilised cutting edges produce
from long-chipping steel workpiece materials. more favourable chip shapes and larger cutting thicknesses.
High cutting forces with small cutting thicknesses require sharp Carbides with high hardness, good wear resistance,
edges with high strength. and temperature stability are advantageous.
Guidelines for Infeeds —
How to Determine the Number and the Size of Passes
The number of passes “s” per thread is decisive for successful threading If insert breakage occurs, the number of passes must be increased. With
and crest turning. The following tables give standard values for the increased wear, we recommend decreasing the number of passes. The chip
application condition when machining steel. The proper number thickness should not be less than 0,05mm. The allowance at the diameter
of passes must be determined empirically. should not exceed 0,2mm.
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