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| AdeV:
...is it as simple as setting the angle on the topslide, taking a skim (just so the tool doesn't bury itself ass-deep in the metal), then single-pointing as normal? I am about to cut a thread in some 60mm pipe, and I'm pretty sure I need it to be tapered to fit the elbow fittings I've got... |
| Reckless_Engineer:
If you set the angle on the top slide when you engage the lead screw it will still cut straight just with the tool at the wrong angle. Ive only ever cut taper threads on external stuff using cnc which is easy but i wouldnt know how to do it on a manual machine :scratch:and i always thought the matching internal threads were straight to allow the threads to lock into it but i may be just day dreaming here lol. |
| AdeV:
--- Quote from: Reckless_Engineer on November 12, 2010, 11:08:06 AM ---If you set the angle on the top slide when you engage the lead screw it will still cut straight just with the tool at the wrong angle. --- End quote --- Good point, that hadn't occurred to me :doh: Bugg'rit, I'll just cut 'em straight, I'll make them fit together somehow... |
| Lew_Merrick_PE:
Ade -- Taper Turning Attachment. |
| Rob.Wilson:
What thread size is it Ade ? What's it for :D Rob |
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