When milling threads (as opposed to using a tap and die), machinists often have the option of using either indexable or solid carbide thread mills to complete the job. The best choice will be determined by the unique needs of the application with respect to the flexibility of the tool […]
One of the most common tasks we perform as machinists is adding threaded surfaces to a workpiece. Many shops are accustomed to performing this delicate process with traditional taps and dies. While the method was once thought to be efficient, new technologies have shown to produce better, more accurate, and […]
Today, there is a huge demand for threaded hole-making operations in subtractive manufacturing. This means that thousands of shops use either thread milling or tapping as their preferred cutting method. However, there are fundamental differences between them, and they must be taken into account when choosing the strategy that best […]
There are a multitude of applications, especially in the machining industry, that require the manufacturing and use of threaded components. One basic example is bolting together two workpieces. Here, high-quality threads are necessary to ensure a tight and clean union. Threads have been an important part of technology for centuries, […]
While tapping continues to be widely used in operations that require threads, thread milling has been gaining ground during the last few years, especially in shops that routinely deal with exotic materials or are moving towards high-performance machining. Threading tends to be one of the final operations when machining a […]
When it comes to creating threaded surfaces quickly and precisely, it is hard to beat thread milling. The speed and accuracy of computer numerical control milling machines, combined with the right cutting tools, can take the threading process from taking minutes to only a few seconds. For machinists who want […]
