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Thread Milling

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Thread Milling NC Sequence is used to cut internal and external threads on cylindrical surfaces.

Contents

The topics covered are as follows.

  • Defining a Single-Tooth thread mill cutter
  • Defining a Multi-Tooth Thread Mill cutter
  • Defining a new Thread Milling NC Sequence
  • Creating smooth entry/exit motions
  • Creating Single Pass toolpath for multi-teeth cutters
  • Creating Interrupted Motion toolpaths

 

 

 

thread milling a hole

Machining  a thread using Single-Tooth Tool

 

Single Pass Toolpath

 

Interrupted Motion-Multiple Passes

 

Plung along axis

Plunging along the axis of the hole

 

   

 

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