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If you need a precision threading operation, JBC Machine has many different methods and processes to serve you. Our high-tech machinery includes CNC lathes, vertical machining centers, and 5-axis machining. We can do many types of thread machining and thread milling to your specifications.

What is Thread Milling?

Over 20 years ago, the aerospace industry needed a way to produce precision threads in extremely hard materials like titanium. Thread milling worked well and is commonly used in many applications today. The process uses a milling machine with a thread cutting tool.

Benefits of Thread Milling

With a milling machine, you can create a number of precision thread patterns with one threading operation. Thanks to modern CNC technology, all kinds of threads are possible. It also gives you these advantages:

  • Versatility – you can use the same machine to cut inside diameter and outside diameter threads.
  • High-quality threads – chip removal is fast
  • Cutting and threading – when you use a thread mill, you can enlarge a hole while you cut threads into it. You don’t need to cut the hole the exact size needed, beforehand.
  • Left-handed threads – a thread mill easily cuts left-handed as well as right-handed threads. Setting it up is easy in making a change in the program.

The Importance of Using a Professional Threading Operation

To properly cut threads, you need a CNC machine with at least a 3-axis. You also need special thread milling software. It takes an experienced machinist to understand proper programming methods and the limitations of the material and the machine. In some cases, special cutting tools are necessary to give you high-quality threads. Thread milling is only one process you can receive from JBC machine. Call us at (920) 779-4075 to learn more about our services.

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