
External Right Hand Thread External Left Hand Thread
| Spindle : Clockwise | Spindle : Counterclockwise | Spindle : Counterclockwise | Spindle : Clockwise |
| Tool : right hand | Tool : left hand | Tool : left hand | Tool : right hand |
Internal Right Hand Thread Internal Left Hand Thread
| Spindle : Clockwise | Spindle : Counterclockwise | Spindle : Counterclockwise | Spindle : Clockwise |
| Tool : right hand | Tool : left hand | Tool : left hand | Tool : right hand |
Infeed Methods
| Infeed Methods | Features |
| Radial Infeed | • For pitches of less than 1.5mm or 16 T.P.I. • Most commonly used method on manual lathes. • Equal wear on leading and trailing edge. • Good surface finish on trailing edge. • Use on work hardening materials. • Use on short chipping materials. |
| Modified Flank Infeed | • For threads greater than 1.5mm or 16 T.P.I. • Reduced cutting pressure on larger pitches. • Reduced chatter. • Directs chip away from the cutting edge. • Displaced in-feed angle improves surface finish. • First choice for internal threading. |
| Alternating Flank Infeed | • Recommended for large pitches. • Recommended for long chipping materials. • Method divides the work between both flanks. • Results in equal wear. • Less cutting pressure. • Not available on all lathes. |