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USER GUIDE
Thread Milling Methods
There are several methods for thread milling operations. counterclockwise, and the tool can produce a thread
The cutter usually rotates clockwise, except in special by top-down or bottom-up method. The combination
cases where the tool rotates counterclockwise. The of these movements depends on the type of thread
spiral movement of the cutter can be clockwise or required to produce, left-hand or right-hand threads. THREAD MILLING TOOLS
Internal External
Right-hand threading Left-hand threading Right-hand threading Left-hand threading
Climb milling * Climb milling
Conventional milling Conventional milling
* First choice
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