Newbie here. Hobby fabricator/machinist.
My difficulty is that my thread shape is not to my satisfaction. The shape of the triangle formed has the apex shifted toward the headstock such that the headstock side angle is steeper than the tailstock side.
Threading left to right, A thread, inverted 60* carbide insert, mild steel.
The thread works on the tapped female thread, but I know it has a lot of room for improvement!
I was considering taking lighter cuts once I get into the “meat” of the part as a possible way to improve on this aspect.
Any suggestions welcomed.
Appreciated
My difficulty is that my thread shape is not to my satisfaction. The shape of the triangle formed has the apex shifted toward the headstock such that the headstock side angle is steeper than the tailstock side.
Threading left to right, A thread, inverted 60* carbide insert, mild steel.
The thread works on the tapped female thread, but I know it has a lot of room for improvement!
I was considering taking lighter cuts once I get into the “meat” of the part as a possible way to improve on this aspect.
Any suggestions welcomed.
Appreciated