I am trying to figure out how to enlarge a thread on the lathe. I am new to CNC lathes. This is only my 2nd day actually running a CNC lathe. Unfortunately I sold my manual lathe which I know how to do this on.
My first project is an internal thread that needs to be enlarged by about .5mm. I would like to do this on the lathe so I can learn. My other option is using a thread mill on the milling machine.
Another project I have will be more of a production run. threading the OD and test fitting to the already internally threaded part. I have seen some slight variances on the ID of these parts so I test fit each one when I have done them on a manual lathe. My question is can I thread them a little oversize and then make a skim cut by changing the offset as needed if I find the part I am fitting it to is undersize?
I am planning to take some of the Mazak training classes ASAP just need a few things to get me by until then.
My first project is an internal thread that needs to be enlarged by about .5mm. I would like to do this on the lathe so I can learn. My other option is using a thread mill on the milling machine.
Another project I have will be more of a production run. threading the OD and test fitting to the already internally threaded part. I have seen some slight variances on the ID of these parts so I test fit each one when I have done them on a manual lathe. My question is can I thread them a little oversize and then make a skim cut by changing the offset as needed if I find the part I am fitting it to is undersize?
I am planning to take some of the Mazak training classes ASAP just need a few things to get me by until then.