Threading Cycle Menu
Push the (threading) button to open turning cycle menu, now it show (threading cycle) and (tapping cycle), choose the threading cycle.
Threading cycle
Onto top we have (external) and (internal) those mean which direction we want to move, external mean we start from outside of the work piece and moving to smaller diameter, while internal mean we start from small diameter and moving to bigger diameter.
next (starting point s:) you need to set your thread starting (Z) point, after that go to the line 1. there is (thread) where you can choose (metric), (MF), (UNC), (UNF), (G), (R) thread, next choose (size) and (pitch) show the thread pitch, last you need to set thread final point (Z-).
Tool Insert Shape
Next choose a right tool shape, then App can calculate the cutting depth and optimized feed.
If you don’t choose the right tool, there is a risk to broke tool or insert.
Many operations for various materials are good use the basic tool shape.
Is recommended to use sharp shape of tool insert for threading stainless steel, because sharp insert type cutting without vibration and need much less force.
Also there is (thread parameter) table, which show automatically calculated thread info’s.
Settings
You need to set (finish allow.) or keep default, in most of cases default is very good choice.
Next the (edge move) this is only effective with (HAAS) and (Fanuc 10/11/15) controls, (P2) is best choice for good thread quality and lower cutting force.
If you the thread end need to take off right on (X) direction without any chamfer keep setting (thread ending angle in use) OFF, otherwise put it ON.
Setup tool number, matching your tool pocket and offset.
You can change the (zero point), otherwise it’s coming from post processor settings.
Spindle rotating direction (CW) mean in many cases (M03) and (CCW) mean (M04).
If your CNC machine have gear box, you can change the gear, default gear set coming from (post processor) page settings.
Rest of settings are good with default set, but you can change those setting to better matching your situation of machining.