Author Topic: Single point threading with compound at zero degrees without plunge cutting.  (Read 1769 times)

Offline Bridie

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Here is a video showing how to cut various threads on a centre lathe without setting the compound slide but still using one or both tip flanks.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13cCJMpAdXYO-t8c4tuP8-f87NCgbC5oc/view?usp=share_link
It's a bit long, probably worth playing at increased speed.

This diagram shows the theory.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19TvqzOM-Czqy3TiQ3a1j0hdUFpLPIxUT/view?usp=share_link

Any use to anyone?

Online philf

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Hi Bridie,
I do the same generally but with full form carbide tools I've not bothered and still get excellent results.
Phil.
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