Thread Mills vs. Taps: In The Loupe TV Ep. 7

Making threads is an essential milling application needed in many machine shops. Often times, machinists opt for a thread mill or a tap to get the job done, but which is the best option for you and your shop? Join the Cutting Tool Counselor, Don Grandt in episode 7 of In The Loupe TV to learn how a thread mill works, the difference between thread mills and taps, and how threads are created.
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[@joshuaboulee8190]

Looking forward to the rest of this series! Triform is totally new to me, for one thing.

[@dongrandt372]

Coming soon..

[@jasonmc3345]

I agree with most everything you said about the advantages of thread milling. Great info, but given in such a generic format you left out some of the other disadvantages. Like the absolute need for a tread gage if thread milling (yes you could use a bolt, but how do you know if the bolt you fit it to is at high or low limit for the bolt tolerance). Thread milling super deep holes is also a huge PITA compared to tapping. Taps cost about 75% less than a thread mill in a 1 to 1 comparison as well, assuming your not buying the cheapest crap available.

[@CuttingtoolCounselor]

If you are making a lot of holes a Go-No go gage is the way to go. They are costly but help quickly identify the quality of the dimensions. Great comments. Appreciate you and thanks for watching.