Prototype
Aluminum
- Joined
- Dec 2, 2002
- Location
- Victoria, BC, Canada
I am planning to start experimenting with thread milling. The thread form will be 20 tpi internal and external with a 2" nominal size in 6061 aluminum.
My CNC mill has canned cycles that can handle this chore. I wonder if any of you can tell me of your experience with thread milling. Is it better to use single point or multi point tooling? The cutters for thread milling are pretty expensive so I'd appreciate any tips about how to get started.
Ray
My CNC mill has canned cycles that can handle this chore. I wonder if any of you can tell me of your experience with thread milling. Is it better to use single point or multi point tooling? The cutters for thread milling are pretty expensive so I'd appreciate any tips about how to get started.
Ray