The diameter of a thread milling cutter is smaller than the drilled hole, and the cutter turns in an elliptical orbit to reduce cutting torque when compared with machine tapping. One of the most ...

New Thread Whirling series offers choices on number of teeth and corners. NTK Cutting Tools has launched the new "ECO Series" line as an addition to its existing "Thread Whirling" ...

The Johnson Gage Co. (www.johnsongage.com) will demonstrate its new ThreadSpecs 2.0 fully integrated thread engineering software program that is designed to simplify the calcuation of critical thread ...

Tapping screws form mating threads in materials they are driven into. There are two basic types: thread forming and thread cutting. The thread-forming screw displaced material around the pilot hole so ...

It’s easy to cut bolts and small machine screws to length. On the other hand, there isn’t any job so small or simple that it can’t be done wrong, and this is a classic example. Get it right, and you ...

Uncontrolled vibration creates multiple problems in metalcutting operations. Varying forces in the cutting process cause vibration and tool chatter that degrade part surface quality, quickly wear or ...