First off, I'm useless with gcodes currently. We got a Hurco VM2 a couple months ago and I've been training myself on it. I can't figure out how to get it to cut threads with the helix program.
My parts need a 1.25-12 thread that goes through 1.25 of material. I'm using a toolholder from our lathe with the single point laydown style insert.
Should I be using the overal diameter of what the insert would be cutting?
I'm guessing the lead should be .0833 (1/12).
I need to do 14 RH threads and 14 LH threads for a project for my rock buggy and I really need to be cutting these things tomorrow night. Any help would be appreciated.