Thread milling.

[ericncmfg]

I am not a lathe programmer . Ours is  out on baby duty , 

I have Copper I want to thread mill the ID but my only machine open doesn't have Y axis. I do have live tooling. 

We have single pointed and it is a hassle with chips.    Can I thread mill with this machine

[Charlie Pierson]

Use the 'C' axis if you can ??

[#Rekd™]

If it is not on center I don't think you can.

[Charlie Pierson]

If you can center the 'Live' axis, it works.

Done it here a few times. Might have to unwind the 'C' ( depending on the machine tool & control).

You can also grind all but one flute off a smaller tap of correct lead and use that as a multi-tooth thread mill in a pinch.

Fire up the live tool to appropriate speed then feed 1 lead in 'Z' for every 360 degrees in 'C'.

[ericncmfg]

Thanks guys