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Mill - Thread Technical Section

Tool Selection

For indexable and solid carbide Mill Threads

The following chart provides a fairly accurate visual selection tool for Internal Threading.
The chart is suitable for the following thread forms: ISO, UN, WHIT, NPT, NPTF, BSPT and PG.

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Any tool with a small cutting diameter can produce larger diameter threads.
Example: Internal thread 11/4 x 16UN:
Find a Milling Tool to produce d=1.25 Internal
right hand UN thread with a thread pitch P=1/16 inch
As can be seen from the chart above, the two red lines
intersect at a selected tool with a cutting diameter of D=.79 inch
Chosen toolholder: SR0790 H21
Insert: 21 I 16 UN MT7

1.25

1/16

If you need assistance, please call your local
distributor and ask for help in selecting the appropriate
tool as well as for a CNC program to suit your CNC milling
machine.

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