Threading

Recommendation for Threading Infeed Passes

TPI48–3228–2420–1614–1211.5–98–65–43–2
metric pitch (mm)0,50–0,750,80–11,25–1,51,75–22,5–33,5–44,5–68
Thread Typerecommended number of passes
Common V-thread forms ISO, UN, UNJ, NPT, Whitworth, BSPT, API Rotary Shoulder4–55–66–88–109–1212–1514–1615–25
Acme, Trapez, Round, API Round——5–67–810–1112–1313–1518–20
Stub Acme, API Buttress——55–67–88–1010–1214–16
American Buttress——7–89–1011–1213–1517–1922–24

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
ap2nd 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 chipsLower 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 sharpCarbides 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 threadingIf insert breakage occurs, the number of passes must be increased. With
and crest turning. The following tables give standard values for theincreased wear, we recommend decreasing the number of passes. The chip
application condition when machining steel. The proper numberthickness should not be less than 0,05mm. The allowance at the diameter
of passes must be determined empirically.should not exceed 0,2mm.