Deep thread milling ?

Jun 22, 2018 2 Replies

Deep (50.8mm) threading M36-4. What's your first choice to do the job. Can't be turned. Can be milled.



I have some tiny little micro boring bars I use for deep thread milling small threads, but a 4mm pitch needs a huge tooth... and of course the reach to do the job.



Not my project. Operator would prefer some form of thread milling. The work piece was not described.


I have some tiny little micro boring bars I use for deep thread = milling=20 small threads, but a 4mm pitch needs a huge tooth... and of course the =

reach to do the job.

Not my project. Operator would prefer some form of thread milling. = The=20 work piece was not described.

That project is going to require some pricey tooling. Best Regards Tom.

Nope. They machined a boring bar and brazed a threading insert onto it. The job was done hours ago. Home made thread mill.

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