[Slick27]

Can V27 with 3 axis pro create a thread mill program for a
1/8-27 npt internal thread using a thread mill ?

Thanks in advance for any help .

[magicniner]

Most thread mill manufacturers have an on-line application which will generate code to mill the thread you want, you can then integrate that into your own code,
Regards,
Nick

[jrmach]

or 3D engrave,,,you draw your leads and spiral

[WILDMAN2]

Why thread mill it ? I would just tap it in the mill

[magicniner]

Why thread mill it ? I would just tap it in the mill

Thread milling offers several advantages over tapping including that it works on machines which don't support rigid tapping and it gives an identical thread start point on all parts.

- Nick

[WILDMAN2]

Thread milling offers several advantages over tapping including that it works on machines which don't support rigid tapping and it gives an identical thread start point on all parts.

- Nick

Tapping is faster. I only cut threads when I have no other choice (time is money) With a Hass tapping is crazy fast

[AAYoung]

The original question wasn't answered. I need to cut a 6 inch NPT thread external. This is a BOBCAD forum. How would one program with BOBCAD to cut pipe threads?

[jrmach]

The original question wasn't answered. I need to cut a 6 inch NPT thread external. This is a BOBCAD forum. How would one program with BOBCAD to cut pipe threads?

I answered it,,,,,,,draw the spiral and the leads,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,do a search on here,,,I have explained it in detail many times

[AAYoung]

Searched forum can't find it.
Drew the tapered spiral, can't put the cutter path to it.

[jrmach]

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/bobcad...31-bobcad.html

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/bobcad...85-bobcad.html


post back if more help needed

[Beansdiesel]

This is an example I did with 1/2" NPT. If its an internal thread you will need your starting major diameter and your ending major and input all of that into a Spiral CAD feature. Then add your lead in and out. Oh, and the 3D Engrave Feature uses the line as the center of tool so make sure you draw your spiral HALF the diam of your tool smaller then actual.