Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Threadmill

I haven't thought this through fully but might there be a problem
with clearance if you try using a tap to mill a thread? The reason
I think there may be is because a tap doesn't have any "back rake"
on the threaded portion. Another problem is that the thread "form"
on a tap has a "pitch" to it as it revolves around the tap. Of
course I've never actually tried any of this so I may be full of it.

Drew

>
> At 23:58 07/03/2001 +0000, you wrote:
> >I can't see any reason why you can't grind all the flutes off a tap
> >except one to use a thread mill.
>

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