Milling threads

Problems and questions
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Hello together,

Does sheetcam include some features to mill threads?

Malte

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Yes. It can use a single point tool or a multi point tool, cutting inside or outside threads. To use thread milling, draw a circle where you want to cut the thread. Make the circle the thread’s diameter.

Now create a new rotary tool and set the type to ‘thread mill’. Enter the tool’s details. Create a tapping operation and set it’s function to ‘thread mill’. Select the layer etc. Min hole size and max hole size tell SheetCam what circles to use on your selected layer. Only circles between these two sizes will be used.

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Thank you very much for the prompt perfect support

Malte

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[quote=“Les Newell”]Yes. It can use a single point tool or a multi point tool, cutting inside or outside threads. To use thread milling, draw a circle where you want to cut the thread. Make the circle the thread’s diameter.

Now create a new rotary tool and set the type to ‘thread mill’. Enter the tool’s details. Create a tapping operation and set it’s function to ‘thread mill’. Select the layer etc. Min hole size and max hole size tell SheetCam what circles to use on your selected layer. Only circles between these two sizes will be used.[/quote]