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ISO Metric (MM), external

Pitch, mm Dimensions x and z

x
B
z

No. of infeeds Radial infeed per pass

mm
inch

Total infeed

ISO Metric (MM), internal

Pitch, mm

No. of infeeds Radial infeed per pass H

Total infeed
J

Total infeed = ap + 0.05 mm (.002 inch)

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ISO inch (UN), external

Pitch, TPI Dimensions x and z
B x

No. of infeeds Radial infeed per pass

mm
inch

Total infeed

ISO inch (UN), internal

Pitch, TPI

H No. of infeeds Radial infeed per pass

Total infeed
J

Total infeed = ap + 0.05 mm (.002 inch)

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Whitworth (WH), external and internal

Dimensions x and z
Pitch, TPI
External x
B
z
Internal x

No. of infeeds Radial infeed per pass

mm
inch

Total infeed

BSPT (PT), external and internal

Pitch, TPI

External x
H
z
Internal x

No. of infeeds Radial infeed per pass

Total infeed
J

Total infeed = ap + 0.05 mm (.002 inch)

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Round 30° Din405 (RN) external

Pitch, TPI Dimensions x and z
B x

No. of infeeds Radial infeed per pass

mm
inch

G Total infeed

Round 30° Din405 (RN) internal NPT (NT), external and internal
Pitch, TPI Pitch, TPI

x External x
z z
Internal x
No. of infeeds Radial infeed per pass
z

H No. of infeeds Radial infeed per pass

Total infeed

Total infeed

Total infeed = ap + 0.05 mm (.002 inch)

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ACME (AC), external

Pitch, TPI

z Dimensions x and z
B
No. of infeeds Radial infeed per pass

mm
inch

Total infeed

ACME (AC), internal

Pitch, TPI

z
H
No. of infeeds Radial infeed per pass

Total infeed Total infeed = ap + 0.05 mm (.002 inch)

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Stub-ACME (SA), external and internal

Pitch, TPI Dimensions x and z
B External x
z
Internal x

No. of infeeds Radial infeed per pass

mm
inch

Total infeed

Total infeed = ap + 0.05 mm (.002 inch)

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Trapezoidal (TR), external and internal

Pitch, mm Dimensions x and z

External x
B
z
Internal x

No. of infeeds Radial infeed per pass

mm
inch

Total infeed

Total infeed = ap + 0.05 mm (.002 inch)

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UNJ, external
Pitch, TPI Dimensions x and z
B x

No. of infeeds Radial infeed per pass

mm
inch

Total infeed

G NPTF (NT), external and internal MJ, external

Pitch, TPI Pitch, mm
External x x
z z
Internal x
Radial infeed
z No. of infeeds per pass

No. of infeeds Radial infeed per pass

Total infeed

Total infeed

Total infeed = ap + 0.05 mm (.002 inch)

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API thread forms

No. of infeeds
B
Pitch, Total
Insert TPI x z Radial infeed per pass infeed

API 60° V-0.038R

API 60° V-0.040

C

API 60° V-0.050

API Round 60°

G

API Buttress

Dimensions x and z

mm
I
inch

Total infeed = ap + 0.05 mm (.002 inch)

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Multi-point
NPT Dimensions x and z
ISO Metric (MM) ISO inch (UN), external Whitworth (WH) (NT)
B Pitch,
Pitch, mm Pitch, TPI Pitch, TPI TPI
x

External

No. of infeeds Radial infeed per pass

mm
inch

C
Total infeed

Internal
Pitch,
Pitch, mm Pitch, TPI Pitch, TPI TPI
x

No. of infeeds Radial infeed per pass

G

Total infeed

Total infeed = ap + 0.05 mm (.002 inch)

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Infeed recommendations
The type of infeed, number of passes and size of infeed can have a - When using a Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) grade the max infeed value
decisive impact on the threading operation. The infeed recommendations should be 0.07 mm (.003 inch).
are intended as starting values. Suitable number of passes must be - For C-geometry inserts, spring pass (a pass without infeed) should not
determined by trial and error. The harder the workpiece the more number be used. B
of passes. - For Multi-point inserts it is essential that the recommendations on
- The workpiece diameter should not be more than 0.14 mm (.006 inch) page C80 are used.
larger than the max diameter of the thread to achieve optimum tool - For V-profile inserts the recommended number of passes that is used
life. for full form inserts can be used.
- Infeeds of less than 0.05 mm (.002 inch) should be avoided, for
austenitic stainless steels not less than 0.08 mm (.003 inch).

C
A-geometry

C-geometry
F-geometry

Radial infeed Modified flank infeed Incremental infeed Modified flank infeed 1°

Cutting speed
Starting cutting speed recommendations are given on page C82. Careful
observation on the cutting edge can help you to achieve the best possible
H
threading results.
- A cutting speed that is too low can result in built-up edge
- A cutting speed that is too high can result in plastic deformation of the
edge

vc m/min
Formula ft/min
Formula to calculate infeed for each pass in a reduced series. I

∆ap Radial infeed

x Actual pass (in a series from 1 to nap)
ap Total depth of thread. See page C71
nap Number of infeeds. See page C71
φ 1st pass = 0.3
2nd pass = 1
3rd and higher passes = x–1

For technical information see our Metal Cutting Technical guide

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