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G76 Cutting Methods P1-P4: More Detailed P1-P4 Information

This document describes the different cutting methods (P1-P4) available for G76 threading cycles in HAAS lathe software. P1 performs single edge cutting with a constant cutting amount, while P2 performs double edge cutting with constant cutting amount. P3 performs single edge cutting with constant depth, and P4 performs double edge cutting with constant depth. P2 is generally considered the most desirable method, providing superior threading results. An A value should be specified on G76 to define the tool angle, without a decimal.

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G76 Cutting Methods P1-P4: More Detailed P1-P4 Information

This document describes the different cutting methods (P1-P4) available for G76 threading cycles in HAAS lathe software. P1 performs single edge cutting with a constant cutting amount, while P2 performs double edge cutting with constant cutting amount. P3 performs single edge cutting with constant depth, and P4 performs double edge cutting with constant depth. P2 is generally considered the most desirable method, providing superior threading results. An A value should be specified on G76 to define the tool angle, without a decimal.

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G76 Cutting Methods P1-P4

P1 - Single Edge Cutting, Cutting Amount constant (Default).


P2 - Double Edge Cutting, Cutting Amount constant. *
P3 - Single Edge Cutting, Cutting Depth constant. *
P4 - Double Edge Cutting, Cutting Depth constant. *
*(P2-P4 not available before software ver. 6.05)

Software G76 THREADING N-PASS method P2, P3, P4 (added to HAAS Lathe software 9/2004)
Ver. 6.05 In all previous versions, G76 MULTIPLE THREAD CUTTING had only P1 available.

P1 and P3 both allow for single edge threading, the difference is that with P3 you get a constant depth cut
with every pass. Similarly, P2 or P4 options allow for double edge cutting though, P4 is with a constant
depth cut every pass. Based on industry experience, double edge cutting using P2 may give superior
threading results.

More detailed P1-P4 Information


P1 - Single Edge Cutting, Cutting Amount constant – is decreasing the depth of each pass, as the
thread profile gets deeper, while cutting amount remains constant. This single edge cutting is decreasing
the depth while maintaining a consistent force on the cutting edge by keeping the effective chip area
balanced, as a greater length of the insert flanks are engaged deeper into the thread profile.

(G76 with no A)

P1 is the only one that was available before software ver. 6.05 and is default. When using P1, you may
choose to have an “A” defined in on the G76 line for the angle that the tool needs to be machining in at. If
an “A” is not defined, then it will be machining straight in on the thread, and usually have a less desirable
thread cutting action.

(G76 using A59 no decimal with A)

Do not enter a decimal point with “A” command in a G76. An A60 is commonly used in a G76 line, or A59
is sometimes better, so as not to have the non-cutting edge dragging down side of thread.
Note: D specifies the depth of the first cut. Each successive cut is determined by the equation D*sqrt(N)
where N is the number of passes along the thread. The leading edge of the cutter does the all cutting. To
calculate the X position of each pass you have to take the sum of all the previous passes, measured from
the start point the X value of each pass.
P2 – Double Edge Cutting, cutting amount constant – is for a double edge cutting G76 with a
constant cutting amount and is probably the most desirable thread cutting condition.

P2 - Double Edge Cutting, Cutting Amount constant.


(Not available on software before ver. 6.05)

P3 - Single Edge Cutting, Cutting Depth constant - The least desirable method of infeed, (unless
the material is relatively easy to machine). Exposes the nose of the insert to the highest stresses. Usually
produces the least favorable chip. Does not maintain a consistent force on the cutting edge that creates
an unbalanced chip, with having a greater length of the insert flanks engaged deeper into thread profile.

When using P3, define an “A” command on the G76 line for the angle that tool needs to machine in at. If
“A” is not defined, then it will be machining straight in on the thread, and is usually a less desirable thread
cutting action. Do not enter a decimal point on an “A” command in a G76. An A60 is commonly used
though A59 is sometimes better, so as not to have the non-cutting edge dragging down side of thread.

P4 - Double Edge Cutting, Cutting Depth constant - Normally better than P3 and has a constant
depth of each pass, as the thread profile gets deeper, while cutting amount remains constant. Does not
maintain a consistent force on the cutting edge that creates an unbalanced chip, with having a greater
length of the insert flanks engaged deeper into the thread profile.

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