5 Axis Threadmill Path

[oneyankfan1]

They sould add a 5axis threadmill path in the 5axis drill/circlemill area, as it stands i have to create a wcs for every 5 axis threaded hole, it would be a major time saving tool path.

[Guyinthedesert]

how bout a five axis threadmilling cycle so's you could mill NPT threads with a straight threadmill?

[GoetzInd]

how bout a five axis threadmilling cycle so's you could mill NPT threads with a straight threadmill?

 

That would be pretty cool but I don't know if it would work quite right. The thread profile would be perpendicular to the angled wall where on a pipe thread mill it is perp to the axis of the hole. Probably wouldn't get very good thread engagement. 5 axis thread mill path overdue IMO.

 

Mike

[Guest MTB Technical Services]

how bout a five axis threadmilling cycle so's you could mill NPT threads with a straight threadmill?

 

You can't do that correctly if you wanted to.

Your thread profile would never be correct..

 

In theory you might be able to do it with a single point tool but why would you want to?

That's why they make tapered thread hobs for NPT.

[Aaron Eberhard]

... 5 axis thread mill path overdue IMO. ...

 

I agree

 

Thanks guys,

[oneyankfan1]

Does that mean we can expect to see one in MU2 or X8?

[K2csq7]

Does that mean we can expect hope to see one in MU2 or X8?

 

Yes.

[oneyankfan1]

MU2 or X8?

[Aaron Eberhard]

Does that mean we can expect to see one in MU2 or X8?

 

Sorry, but I wouldn't look for it in either of those, MU1 is going to be enhancements & fixes that don't change the interface at all (so it doesn't affect our OEMs, Partners & translators) and the window is pretty much closed for X8 new features as we prepare to address beta & (eventually) open beta feedback. Hopefully not too long after that, though! We'll see how it slots in.

[K2csq7]

Sorry Yankee fan, I struck through your "expect" and replaced it with "hope".

Didn't mean to mislead.