It’s a thread mill, not a tap, the grooves are horizontal. It technically is possible to cut an external thread with a tap.
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MML@sh.itjust.works 1 month ago
Why are they cutting external threads with a tap, I don’t even think that’s physically possible.
hOrni@lemmy.world 1 month ago
danekrae@lemmy.world 1 month ago
I once made worm gears using a M10x1 tap in a manual lathe.
turdburglar@piefed.social 1 month ago
i once made a worm bin using box joints in spruce
MML@sh.itjust.works 1 month ago
Well TIL, not a machinist so I’ve only ever really used taps and dies.
hOrni@lemmy.world 1 month ago
I am, and I really can add anything to the conversation, so thanks for the opportunity.
usualsuspect191@lemmy.ca 1 month ago
Can you add a chamfer?
JasonDJ@lemmy.zip 1 month ago
What can you add to my engine to increase the displacement?
Wilzax@lemmy.world 1 month ago
It’s not, but it looks cool!
CelloMike@lemmy.world 1 month ago
You can also use a tap as a lathe threading tool if it’s got the tooth spacing you want, and the diameter is bigger than any of the dies you have
Real machinists will be sad with you if you do this