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Experiment No. 5: To Perform Threading Operation On Lathe

This document describes how to perform a threading operation on a lathe. It discusses the theoretical background of threading, types of threads, tools used, procedure, calculations, drawbacks and improvements, precautions, and concludes that threading is done at lower RPMs gradually using a single-point cutting tool on the lathe.

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Experiment No. 5: To Perform Threading Operation On Lathe

This document describes how to perform a threading operation on a lathe. It discusses the theoretical background of threading, types of threads, tools used, procedure, calculations, drawbacks and improvements, precautions, and concludes that threading is done at lower RPMs gradually using a single-point cutting tool on the lathe.

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Experiment No.

5: To perform Threading Operation on Lathe

Theoretical Background
Threading Operation:
Threading is the process in which threads are created. A thread is
basically an inclined plane or wedge that spirals around a bolt or nut. Threads are
mass produced by taps, dies, thread rolling, thread milling, and grinding to exacting
standards of accuracy and quality control. Thread cutting is a skill that every
machinist should possess because it is still necessary to cut threads on an engine
lathe, especially if a special size or form of thread is required. We perform threading
or thread cutting also on lathe machine.
Thread cutting is one of the most important operations performed in a lathe. The
principle of thread cutting is to produce a helical groove on a cylindrical or conical
surface by feeding the tool longitudinally when the job is revolved between centers or
by chuck.

Thread Geometry:

Types of Threads:

Following are types of threads


 Unified Coarse Threads (UNC):
They are used in areas where less stresses are generated. Threads are generated
only on 20-25% of work piece length. They are used for softer materials
 Unified Fine Threads (UNF):
They are used in areas where stresses are greater. Threads are generated on larger
portion of work piece than were in UNC.
 Unified Extra Fine Threads:
They are used in areas where stresses are even greater and done on even larger
length of work piece.

Tool used:
Single point cutting tool can easily be used for the threading purpose
Procedure:
Threading operation needs some setup of lathe before the operation started.
To set up the lathe for threading:
 Set the lathe speed to about one-quarter the speed used for turning.
 Set the quick-change gearbox for the required pitch in threads per inch or in
millimeters.
 Engage the lead screw.
 Secure a required angle for thread cutting tool and check the angle using a
thread center gage.
 Set the compound rest at required angle of threads to the right set it to the left
for a left-hand thread.
 Set the cutting tool to the height of the lathe center point.

 Mount the work between centers. Make sure the lathe dog is tight on the work.
If the work is mounted in a chuck, it must be held tightly.
 Set the cutting tool at right angles to the work, using a thread center gage.
 Arrange the apron controls to allow the split-nut lever to be engaged.
Thread Cutting Operation:
 Check the major diameter of the work for size. It is good practice to have the
diameter .002 in (0.05 mm) undersize.
 Start the lathe and chamfer the end of the work piece with the side of the
threading tool to just below the minor diameter of the thread.
 Mark the length to be threaded by cutting a light groove at this point with the
threading tool while the lathe is revolving.
 Move the carriage until the point of the threading tool is near the right-hand
end of the work.
 Turn the cross feed handle until the threading tool is close to the diameter, but
stop when the handle is at the 3 o’clock position.
 Hold the cross feed handle in this position and set the graduated collar to zero
(0).
 Turn the compound rest handle until the threading tool lightly marks the work.
 Move the carriage to the right until the cutting tool clears the end of the work.
 Feed the compound rest clockwise about .003 in. (0.08 mm).
 Engage the split-nut lever on the correct line of the thread-chasing dial and
take a trial cut along the length to be threaded.
 At the end of the cut, turn the cross feed handle counterclockwise to move the
cutting tool away from the work and then disengage the split-nut lever.
 Stop the lathe and check the number of tpi with a thread pitch gage, rule, or
center gage. If the pitch (tpi or millimeters) produced by the trial cut is not
correct, recheck the quick-change gearbox setting.
 After each cut, turn the carriage hand wheel to bring the cutting tool to the start
of the thread and return the cross feed handle to zero (0).
 Set the depth of all threading cuts with the compound rest handle.
 Apply cutting fluid and take successive cuts until the top (crest) and the bottom
(root) of the thread are the same width.
 Remove the burrs from the top of the thread with a file.
 Check the thread with a master nut and take further cuts, if necessary, until the
nut fits the thread freely with no end play.

Calculations:
Material of work piece = Mild Steel
Material of tool = High Speed Steel
Required RPM’s = 95rpm

Drawbacks and Improvements:


 Machining on the universal lathe machine is one of the old methods of
machining have a lots of errors because it has been done manually.
 These errors could easily be reduced by using new model CNC (computerized
numeric controls) and NC (numeric controls) lathes in which measurements
and calculations is also automatically done.
 These lathes could not be used in the production now-a-days. It requires other
types of lathes with multi spindle and which are automatically control

Precautions
 Always wear approved safety glasses. When operating a lathe, chips fly and it
is important to protect your eyes.
 Never wear a ring or watch because it can cause serious injuries.
 Always remove the chips with a brush and never with your hand or a cloth.
Steel chips are sharp and can cause cuts if handled manually or with a cloth
that has chips embedded in it.
 Whenever polishing, filing, cleaning, or making adjustments to the work piece
or machine, always remove the sharp cutting tool from the tool holder to
prevent serious cuts on your arms and hands.
 Always wear approved safety glasses. When operating a lathe, chips fly and it
is important to protect your eyes.
 Roll up your sleeves, remove your tie, and tuck in loose clothing. Short sleeves
are preferable because loose clothing can get caught by revolving lathe dogs,
chucks, and rotating parts of the lathe. You can be drawn into the machine and
be seriously injured.
Conclusion:
Experiment is conducted with great care and threading of work material
is done by HSS tool at required RPM’s and learn how to operate lathe machine for
threading operations and how to deal with the quick gear box mechanism for the
settings of RPM’s and infers that the threading is usually done at lower RPM’s and
done gradually.

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