MMT series for precise and efficient threading

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1 New Threading Tools MMTseries B053E MMT series for precise and efficient threading Series expanded, additional M-class inserts with 3-D chip breakers`. Tough new grade, VP15TF for G-class inserts

2 New Threading Tools THREAD PITCH CROSS REFERENCE Application General machining Pipe fittings and couplings for gas and water Partial Profile Partial Profile 55 ISO Metric American UN Parallel Pipe Thread Whitworth for BSW, BSP American NPT Type 1/P 1/P R=0.137P 1/4P 1/4P R=0.137P ' Symbol M UNC UNF W M UNC UNF G(PF)* W NPT Holder MMT Holder Pitch Full form mm (thread/inch) thread/inch mm thread/inch thread/inch thread/inch MMT Boring Bars Partial form Full form Partial form (416) (14) (4) ( 75) (416) (14) (4) ( 75)

3 Steam, gas and water line pipes Pipe couplings for food and fire fighting industries Motion transmissions Aircraft and aerospace Oil and gas Taper Pipe Thread BSPT American NPTF Round DIN 405 ISO Trapezoidal American ACME UNJ API Buttress Casing API Round Casing & Tubing R=0.137P R=0.225P R= P /P R=0.137P 1 47' ' R= P P R=0.42P ' ' R.Rc(PT) Rp(PS) NPTF Rd Tr (TM) ACME (TW) UNJ BCSG CSG LCSG thread/inch thread/inch thread/inch mm thread/inch thread/inch thread/inch thread/inch * 5 Note) When machining an internal UNJ thread, cut an internal hole with the appropriate diameter. Then machine with American UN. In this case, a full form type insert cannot be used. Note) For Pipe Threads, the list above contains both new and old symbols. Symbols in brackets are the old type. R: Male Taper Thread, Rc: Female Taper Thread, Rp: Female Parallel Thread Female Parallel Thread defined with Rp(PS) is used for Male Taper Pipe Thread. It is different from Female Parallel Pipe Thread defined with G(PF). 2

4 New Threading Tools M-class inserts with 3-D chip breakers Features EXCELLENT CHIP CONTROL Latest chip breaker design improves efficiency by ensuring good chip control. PREVENTS VIBRATION AND BURRS The new chip breaker allows smoother cutting to reduce vibration. Additionally, less tearing of the work material means less burrs. MOULDED IDENTIFICATION MARKS The type and pitch of the insert is moulded onto the top of the insert for easy recognition of each thread type. Cutting Performance Chip control comparison ISO metric external thread pitch 1.5mm Final pass (6th pass) Ideal chip control even in the latter half of passes when continuous chips are usually produced. Competitor MMT Burr comparison ISO metric external thread pitch 1.5mm (Enlarged views of incomplete threads at the initial stages of cutting) MMT No burrs Competitor A Large burrs Competitor B Large burrs <Cutting conditions> Workpiece : Alloy steel Insert : MMT16ER150ISO-S Grade : VP15TF Cutting speed : 120m/min Cutting method : Radial infeed Depth of cut : Fixed cut area Pass : 6 times Coolant : WET Use of Mitsubishi's unique M-class sharp edge technology. The sharp edge eliminates burrs on incomplete threads. <Cutting conditions> Workpiece : 316 Stainless steel Insert : MMT16ER150ISO-S Grade : VP15TF Cutting speed : 0m/min Cutting method : Radial infeed Depth of cut : Fixed cut area Pass : 6 times Coolant : WET 3

5 Features G-class ground insert A Wide Variety of Products Mitsubishi Miracle Threading (MMT) series.193 inserts and 26 holders The MMT series allows a wide range of threading, from standard metric to threads for pipe couplings, gas and aerospace. G M UNC RP RC UNF NPTF NPT R W Rd CSG LCSG Tr ACME BCSG A higher level of precision than conventional inserts. The following tolerances can be achieved with the MMT series. Thread Type Threading Tolerance Long Tool Life with a "Sharp" Cutting Edge A "sharp" cutting edge lengthens tool life. A "sharp" cutting edge can be achieved with a small and uniform honing along the entire cutting edge. ISO Metric 6g / 6H American UN 2A / 2B Whitworth for BSW, BSP Medium Class A BSPT Standard BSPT Round DIN 405 7h / 7H ISO Trapezoidal 7e / 7H American ACME UNJ 3G 3A MMT series insert ("Sharp" cutting edge) Competitor's insert API Buttress Casing Standard API API Rounded Casing & Tubing Standard API RD American NPT Standard NPT American NPTF Class2 Choosing M-class inserts with 3-D chip breakers or G-class inserts Insert G-class inserts Insert selection Chip control Precision of thread For ideal chip control and a high cost performance ratio, M-class inserts with 3-D chip breakers are recommended. G-class inserts are recommended where higher precision is required. M-class inserts with 3-D chip breakers 4

6 New Threading Tools Features of VPMF (G-class ground insert only) Superior wear and plastic deformation resistance High wear and plastic deformation resistance for threading when maintaining the thread form is important. Suitable for continuous high precision machining with extensive tool life. Effective in combination with G-class inserts for high precision threading. Features of VP15TF (G-class ground insert, M-class inserts with 3-D chip breakers) Wide versatility High fracture resistance during low rigidity applications such as bar feed machining. Able to withstand harsh conditions for long periods where conventional inserts would be liable to breakage. Effective combination of high cost performance M-class inserts with 3-D chip breakers. Features of coating coating coating features Micro-Structure of VPMF coating (Al,Ti)N Cemented carbide MF Oxidation temperature ( C) ( C) Increased heat resistance Increased adhesion strength Competitor's coated grade (N) Adhesion strength (N) coating coating VPMF and VP15TF displays high welding resistance, making it suitable for cutting mild steels, carbon steels, alloy steels, stainless steels and cast iron. Longer tool life achieved with a combination of a reliable coating and a carbide substrate best suited for threading. Grade markings on G-class inserts Grade VPMF VP15TF Insert underside An identifying mark printed on the side of the insert Grade name Grade name Note) M-class inserts with 3-D chip breakers have no dots, only the grade name marking. Dot VP15TF, G-class inserts have three dots embossed on the underside. (On the side "VP15TF " is printed.) VP15TF, G-class inserts have the grade name "VP15TF " printed on the side. 5

7 Features of the new holders Suitable for threading with a large lead angle. By changing only the shim, MMT holders can be used for turning of threads with various lead angles as well as the turning of left hand threads. Insert interference with the thread can be prevented to achieve a good surface finish. Lead Angle () Inclination Angle () Insert Shim Lead Angle () Inclination Angle () Delivered with the holder. Internal threading holder with through coolant Efficient coolant supply to the cutting point lengthens the life of an insert. Smooth chip discharge, the key to efficient internal threading can be achieved. Clamp-on type allows easy indexing. Coolant flows directly to the cutting edge through a coolant nozzle in the centre of the shank. By changing the shim, MMT holders can be used for cutting threads with various lead angles. Reduced neck MMT holders prevents chips from jamming. Use of special surface treatment Higher corrosion and friction resistance and longer tool life than conventional products. Greatly increased rigidity Small diameter internal threading holder achieved approximately 1.4 times higher rigidity than a conventional product. Rigidity 1.4 times Competitor's MMT holder 6

8 New Threading Tools Threading method Right Hand Thread Left Hand Thread *Change the shim *Change the shim Internal External Usually, threads are cut with the feed towards the chuck. When machining left hand threads, note that clamping rigidity is lowered due the application of back turning. When machining left hand threads, the lead angle is negative. Ensure an appropriate lead angle by changing the shim. Insert type pitches. Partial Form The same insert can be used for a range of Shorter tool life because the nose radius of the insert is smaller than that of the wiper insert. Finishing with another operation is necessary. Full Form No de-burring needed after threading. Requires different threading inserts. Semi Full Form (Trapezoidal threads only) No de-burring needed after threading. Requires different threading inserts. Finishing with another operation is necessary. Crest Radius (Additional turning necessary to finish the thread crest.) Crest Radius (Wiped/finished surface.) Crest Radius (Additional turning necessary to finish the thread crest.) Finished Surface Finished Surface Finished Surface Pre-finished Surface Feed Direction Pre-finished Surface Feed Direction Finishing allowance Pre-finished Surface Feed Direction Insert Insert Insert 7

9 Pipe threads and tool selection Parallel Pipe Threads G(PF) Thread Type Number of threads Standard internal diameter G1/16 G1/ G1/4 G3/ G1/2 G5/ G3/4 G7/ G1 G1 1/ G1 1/4 Note) Same as PF Taper Pipe Threads R, Rc(PT) Thread Type Number of threads Standard internal diameter R1/16 R1/ R1/4 R3/ R1/2 R3/4 R1 R1 1/4 Note) Same as Rc and PT The pitch is pre-determined for each nominal diameter. Note the minimum machining diameter especially when internal threading.

10 New Threading Tools [External Threading] MMTE HOLDER Holders MMTE External threading F1 B F1 1.5 A L2 L1 L1 Details of position A (Refer to pages 1117 for size,. ) H2 H1 Right hand tool holder only. Order Number Stock Insert Number Dimensions (mm) * Select and use a shim as shown below (sold separately), dependant on the lead angle. Clamp Clamp Stop Bridge Screw Ring Shim Screw Shim * Wrench Shim Lead Angle Order Number ( ) Stock Inclination Angle ( ) Standard shim delivered with the holder. Applicable Holder Lead Angle Order Number Stock ( ) Inclination Angle ( ) Applicable Holder Inclination Angle ( ) Shim Insert Identification MMT E R H 16 C Designation Application Hand of Tool E External R Right Tool Size (mm) (Height and Width) Tool Length (mm) H K M P R Diameter of Inscribed Circle (mm) Method of Holding C Clamp-on Recommended cutting conditions Work Material Hardness Grade Cutting Speed (m/min) Work Material Hardness Grade Mild Steel Carbon Steel Alloy Steel Stainless Steel Cast Iron Tensile Strength Heat-Resistant Alloy Titanium Alloy Heat-Treated Alloy Cutting Speed (m/min) 9 : Inventory maintained. : Inventory maintained in Japan. HOW TO SELECT A SHIM P22

11 New Threading Tools [Internal Threading] MMTI TYPE BORING BARS Holders MMTI Internal threading 15 Fig.1 (Screw-on type) Fig.2 (Screw-on type) Order Number Stock ø 15 ø Insert Number F1 F1 A Lead Angle L3 L3 Fig.3 (Clamp-on type) L1 Dimensions (mm) L1 F1 Fig.4 (Clamp-on type) L3 L1 H1 ød4 F1 F1 L3 L2 L1 Right hand tool holder only. Clamp Clamp Stop Shim Bridge Screw Ring Screw Shim * (Note) Select and use a shim as shown below (sold separately), dependant on the lead angle. A screw-on tool holder uses no shim. (The holder body has a lead angle.) Use a tool holder with the appropriate lead angle. Min. cutting diameter shows the internal hole diameter, not the thread diameter. Min. Cutting Diameter (mm) Details of position A (Refer to pages 121 for size,. ) Fig Wrench Lead Angle ( ) Standard shim delivered with the holder. Shim Stock Order Number Inclination Angle ( ) Applicable Holder Lead Angle ( ) Order Number Stock Inclination Angle ( ) Applicable Holder Inclination Angle ( ) Shim Insert Identification MMT I R A K 11 S P15 Designation Application I Internal Hand of Tool R Right Min.Cutting Diameter (mm) Shank Diameter (mm) Oil Hole A With Oil Hole K M P Q Tool Length (mm) R 200 S 250 T Diameter of Inscribed Circle (mm) Method of Holding S C Lead Angle P15 P25 P35 HOW TO SELECT A SHIM P22

12 New Threading Tools MMT STANDARD FOR M-CLASS INSERTS WITH 3-D CHIP BREAKERS NEW External Type Partial Profile Order Number Coated mm Pitch thread/inch Dimensions (mm) Total Cutting Depth (mm) Partial form Geometry Partial Profile Partial form American UN ISO Metric Whitworth for BSW, BSP BSPT Identification MMT 16 E R 050 ISO - S S M-class inserts with 3-D chip breakers Designation Diameter of Inscribed Circle (mm) Application E External I Internal Hand of Tool R Right Pitch 1.0mm A 1.25mm 1.5mm 1.75mm G 2.0mm mm or 416 thread/inch mm or 14 thread/inch ISO W BSPT UN Threading Type mm mm 11 : Inventory maintained. (Note:- Inserts packed in 5 piece boxes) STANDARD OF DEPTH OF CUT P23, P24

13 12 P23, P24 Partial form Partial form Order Number Pitch thread/inch mm Dimensions (mm) Coated Geometry Type Partial Profile Partial Profile ISO Metric BSPT American UN Whitworth for BSW, BSP Total Cutting Depth (mm) Internal STANDARD OF DEPTH OF CUT

14 New Threading Tools MMT STANDARDS FOR G-CLASS GROUND INSERTS External Type Partial Profile Thread Tolerance Order Number Insert Tolerance Coated NEW mm Pitch thread/inch Dimensions (mm) Total Cutting Depth (mm) Partial form Geometry ISO Metric Partial Profile Partial form IdentifIcation MMT 16 E R 050 ISO Designation Diameter of Inscribed Circle (mm) Application E External I Internal Hand of Tool Pitch Threading Type R Right mm mm mm A or mm 416 thread/inch ISO mm W mm mm G BSPT or mm 14 thread/inch UN mm RD mm mm TR AG or mm ACME 4 thread/inch mm UNJ mm mm APBU mm N or APRD mm 75 thread/inch NPT NPTF 13 : Inventory maintained. (Note:- Inserts packed in 5 piece boxes) STANDARD OF DEPTH OF CUT P23

15 14 P26 Order Number Dimensions (mm) Coated Pitch thread/inch mm Geometry Partial form Partial form (mm) Internal Total Cutting Depth Type Insert Tolerance Thread Tolerance Partial Profile ISO Metric Partial Profile STANDARD OF DEPTH OF CUT NEW

16 15 MMT P23, P24 New Threading Tools STANDARDS FOR G-CLASS GROUND INSERTS Order Number Dimensions (mm) Coated Pitch thread/inch mm Round DIN 405 BSPT Geometry American UN Whitworth for BSW, BSP (mm) Standard BSPT Medium Class A External Total Cutting Depth Type Insert Tolerance Thread Tolerance : Inventory maintained. (Note:- Inserts packed in 5 piece boxes) STANDARD OF DEPTH OF CUT NEW

17 16 P26, P27 Order Number Dimensions (mm) Coated Pitch thread/inch mm American UN Geometry Whitworth for BSW, BSP Round DIN 405 BSPT (mm) Medium Class A Standard BSPT Internal Total Cutting Depth Type Insert Tolerance Thread Tolerance STANDARD OF DEPTH OF CUT NEW

18 New Threading Tools MMT STANDARDS FOR G-CLASS GROUND INSERTS External ISO Trapezoidal Type Thread Tolerance Order Number Insert Tolerance Coated mm Pitch thread/inch Dimensions (mm) Total Cutting Depth (mm) Geometry Semi-full form American ACME Semi-full form 29 American NPTF American NPT API Round Casing&Tubing API Buttress Casing UNJ Standard API Standard API RD Standard NPT Class : Inventory maintained. (Note:- Inserts packed in 5 piece boxes) STANDARD OF DEPTH OF CUT P24, P25

19 Internal Type Thread Tolerance Order Number Insert Tolerance Coated mm Pitch thread/inch Dimensions (mm) Total Cutting Depth (mm) Geometry ISO Trapezoidal Semi-full form American ACME Semi-full form 29 UNJ When machining an internal UNJ thread, cut an internal hole with the appropriate diameter. Then machine with American UN. In this case, a full form type insert cannot be used. API Buttress Casing Standard API 13 API Round Casing&Tubing Standard API RD American NPT Standard NPT American NPTF Class 2 STANDARD OF DEPTH OF CUT P27, P2 1

20 New Threading Tools Recommended Cutting Methods and Conditions Threading Methods Advantages Features Disadvantages Easiest to use. (Standard programme for threading) Wide application. (Cutting conditions easy to change.) Uniform wear of the right and left sides of the cutting edge. Difficult chip control. Subject to vibration in the later passes due to long cutting edge in contact with workpiece. Ineffective for large pitch threading. Heavy load on the nose radius. Radial Infeed Relatively easy to use. (Semi-standard program for threading.) Large flank wear of the right side of a cutting edge. Reduced cutting force. Suitable for large pitch threads or materials that peel easily. Relatively difficult to change cutting depth. (Re-programming necessary) Good chip discharge. Flank Infeed Preventing flank wear on the right side of the cutting edge. Reduced cutting force. Complex machining programming. Difficult to change cutting depth. (NC programming necessary) Good for large pitch or materials that peel easily. 1 5 Good chip discharge. Modified Flank Infeed Uniform wear of the right and left sides of the cutting edge. Reduced cutting force. Good for large pitch or materials that peel easily. Complex machining programming. Difficult to change cutting depth. (Re-programming necessary) Chip control is difficult. Incremental Infeed 19

21 Threading depth Advantages Features Disadvantages V1 V1V2 Easy to use. (Standard programme for threading.) Long chips generated during the final pass. V2 Superior resistance to vibration. (Constant cutting force.) Complex calculation of cutting depth when changing the number of passes. Fixed cut area X1 Fixed cutting depth X1X2 X2 Reduced load on nose radius during the first half of the passes. Easy chip control. (Optional setting of chip thickness) Easy to calculate cutting depth when changing the number of passes. Good chip control. * It is recommended to set the depth of cut of the final pass to 0.05mm ~ 0.025mm. Large cutting depths can cause vibration, leading to a poor surface finish. Subject to vibration in the later stages of cutting. (Increased cutting force) In some cases, changing the NC programme is necessary. Formulae Formulae to calculate infeed for each pass in a reduced series. apn = ap nap1 b Example) External threading (ISO metric) Pitch : 1.0mm ap : 0.6mm nap : 5 apn n ap nap b : Depth of cut : Actual pass : Total depth of cut : Number of passes : 1st pass 0.3 2nd pass 211 3rd pass 312 nth pass n1 1st pass 2nd pass 3rd pass 4th pass 5th pass 0.60 ap1 = = (ap1) ap2 = = (ap2ap1) 0.60 ap3 = = (ap3ap2) 0.60 ap4 = = (ap4ap3) ap5 = = (ap5ap4) NC Programme for Modified Flank Infeed Example:- M passes modified 1-3 External Threading Internal Treading 20

22 New Threading Tools Recommended Cutting Methods and Conditions Selecting cutting conditions Threading methods Cutting depth Radial Flank Fixed cutting depth Fixed cut area Priority Tool life Cutting force Surface finish Precision of thread Chips discharge ( : Modified) ( : Modified) * Tool life and surface finish accuracy can be increased by changing the threading method from flank infeed to modified flank infeed. * Chip control can be improved by increasing the cutting depth in the later half of passes. Efficiency (Reduced passes) Cutting depth and the number of passes Selection of the appropriate cutting depth and the correct number of passes is vital for threading. For most threading, use a "threading cycle program," which has originally been installed on machines, and specify "total cutting depth" and "cutting depth in the first or final pass." Cutting depth and the number of passes are easy to change for the radial infeed method, thus making it easy to determine the appropriate cutting conditions. Features and benefits of Mitsubishi products Insert grades with high wear and plastic deformation resistance, specially produced for threading tools, ensure highly efficient cutting by enabling high-speed machining and a reduced number of passes. Machining Cost Reduction Advice on improved threading Increasing tool life To prevent damage to the nose radius - Recommended method - Modified flank infeed. To have uniform flank wear on both sides of a cutting edge - Recommended method - Radial infeed To prevent crater wear - Recommended method - Flank infeed Preventing chip problems Change to flank or modified infeed. During radial infeed cutting, use an inverted holder and change the coolant supply to a downward direction. When using the radial infeed method, set the minimum cutting depth at around 0.2mm to make the chips thicker. Tangled chips during internal threading can damage the insert. In these cases, pause slightly away from the start point and clear the chips with coolant before every pass. Change to M-class inserts with a 3-D chip breaker. To achieve highly efficient machining Increase cutting speed. (Dependant on the maximum revolution and rigidity of the machine.) Reduce the number of passes. (Reduce by 30-40%.) A reduced number of passes can improve chip discharge because of the thicker chips generated. Preventing vibration Change to flank or modified infeed. When using radial infeed, reduce cutting depth in the later half of passes and lower the cutting speed. Increased surface finish accuracy A final wiping pass should be performed at the same depth of cut as the last regular pass. When using the flank infeed method, change to radial infeed only during the final pass. 21

23 Selecting a shim for the MMT Series Lead angle () Flank angle and lead angle Lead angle () depends on a combination of thread diameter and pitch. Select a shim so that the lead angle of the thread can coincide with the flank angles of the thread and insert (1, 2). No need to change a shim for general threading with an MMT holder. When threading with a small diameter or large pitch, change the shim depending on the lead angle, referring to the table and graph below. When threading left hand threads, change to a shim with a negative inclination angle. Shim reference table (Threading diameter) Pitch (mm) Shim reference graph Threading Pitch (mm) Lead Angle Threading impossible Right hand thread Threading impossible (Standard shim) Right Hand Thread (mm) Threading diameter (mm) (Note) Back turning in the case of left hand threads. : Lead angle Threading Pitch (thread/inch) Threading Pitch (mm) Left hand thread Threading impossible Flank angle (2) Left Hand Thread (mm) : Lead angle 9 3 Threading impossible Threading diameter (mm) Note) When a thread lead angle the tool flank angle, change the shim to prevent side interference with the insert. (Refer to the table below for the calculation of thread lead angle and tool flank angle.) Flank angle (1) Inclination angle () Treading Pitch (thread/inch) When replacing a shim, check if the difference between the thread lead angle and shim inclination angle is within: where thread helix angle is ( ) 2-1 where thread helix angle is (29 ) * Inclination angle of a standard shim is 0. * The holder has a 1.5 lead angle. Example of selecting a shim When the thread lead angle is 2.2 In the case when the thread helix angle is (2.2 lead angle) ( ) = shim inclination angle is appropriate. Threading with a standard shim (0 inclination angle) is possible. But, replacing with a shim with a 1 inclination angle is recommended, refer to Standard Shim List on pages 9 and. In the case when the thread helix angle is (2.2 lead angle) (2-1 ) = shim inclination angle is appropriate. Replacing with a shim with a 1 inclination angle is recommended, referring to Standard Shim List on pages 9 and. Calculation of thread lead angle I np tan d d Relief angle of an insert set on a holder Thread helix angle Internal relief angle External relief angle Relief angles (2, 1) of an insert become small when the thread helix angle of a trapezoidal, round, or other thread is small. Take care when selecting a shim. : Lead angle : Lead : Number of threads : Pitch : Effective diameter of thread 22

24 New Threading Tools EXTERNAL (RADIAL INFEED) ISO Metric Pitch (mm) Standard of depth of cut (External threading) Total Cutting Depth American UN Whitworth for BSW, BSP M-class inserts with 3-D chip breakers M-class inserts with 3-D chip breakers M-class inserts with 3-D chip breakers (Note) Set the finishing allowance on a diameter at approx. 0.1mm when using a full form insert. Please note the cutting depth and the number of passes when a nose radius of a partial form insert or of an internal threading insert is small to prevent damage to the insert nose. Please set the cutting depth sufficiently deep enough on materials such as hardened steel or austenitic stainless steel to help prevent premature wear and chipping caused by the outer layer of the material. 23

25 BSPT Round DIN M-class inserts with 3-D chip breakers American ACME ISO Trapezoidal Pitch (mm) UNJ Total Cutting Depth API Buttress Casing (Note) Set the finishing allowance on a diameter at approx. 0.1mm when using a full form insert. Please note the cutting depth and the number of passes when a nose radius of a partial form insert or of an internal threading insert is small to prevent damage to the insert nose. Please set the cutting depth sufficiently deep enough on materials such as hardened steel or austenitic stainless steel to help prevent premature wear and chipping caused by the outer layer of the material. 24

26 New Threading Tools Standard of depth of cut (External threading) EXTERNAL (RADIAL INFEED) API Round Casing & Tubing American NPT American NPTF (Note) Set the finishing allowance on a diameter at approx. 0.1mm when using a full form insert. Please note the cutting depth and the number of passes when a nose radius of a partial form insert or of an internal threading insert is small to prevent damage to the insert nose. Please set the cutting depth sufficiently deep enough on materials such as hardened steel or austenitic stainless steel to help prevent premature wear and chipping caused by the outer layer of the material. 25

27 Standard of depth of cut (Internal threading) INTERNAL (RADIAL INFEED) ISO Metric Pitch (mm) Total Cutting Depth M-class inserts with 3-D chip breakers American UN M-class inserts with 3-D chip breakers Whitworth for BSW, BSP M-class inserts with 3-D chip breakers (Note) Set the finishing allowance on a diameter at approx. 0.1mm when using a full form insert. Please note the cutting depth and the number of passes when a nose radius of a partial form insert or of an internal threading insert is small to prevent damage to the insert nose. Please set the cutting depth sufficiently deep enough on materials such as hardened steel or austenitic stainless steel to help prevent premature wear and chipping caused by the outer layer of the material. 26

28 New Threading Tools Standard of depth of cut (Internal threading) INTERNAL (RADIAL INFEED) BSPT Round DIN 405 ISO Trapezoidal Pitch (mm) Total Cutting Depth American ACME API Buttress Casing API Round Casing & Tubing M-class inserts with 3-D chip breakers (Note) Set the finishing allowance on a diameter at approx. 0.1mm when using a full form insert. Please note the cutting depth and the number of passes when a nose radius of a partial form insert or of an internal threading insert is small to prevent damage to the insert nose. Please set the cutting depth sufficiently deep enough on materials such as hardened steel or austenitic stainless steel to help prevent premature wear and chipping caused by the outer layer of the material. 27

29 American NPT American NPTF (Note) Set the finishing allowance on a diameter at approx. 0.1mm when using a full form insert. Please note the cutting depth and the number of passes when a nose radius of a partial form insert or of an internal threading insert is small to prevent damage to the insert nose. Please set the cutting depth sufficiently deep enough on materials such as hardened steel or austenitic stainless steel to help prevent premature wear and chipping caused by the outer layer of the material. 2

30 New Threading Tools STANDARD THREAD AND CORRESPONDING INSERTHOLDER Thread Name Standard Thread Type Type Thread Name Standard Thread Type Type H/2 h/2 r Internal thread H H/2 H1 H/ ISO Metric H/2 H/4 h External thread H= P d2=d p H1= P d1=d p D=d D2=d2 =d1 P Internal thread d1 or d2 or D2 d or D M Round DIN 405 BSPT H H/2 h/2 P 90 Thread centre axis r External thread 16 1 H= P h= r= p P=25.4/thread d d2 h3/2 h3 d3 R1 External thread R1 R3 Internal thread P ac R2 ac H4 D2 D4 BSPT Rd ac=0.05p h3=h4=0.5p R1= P R2= P R3=0.2247P American UN H H/2 H1 H/ H/2 H/4 External thread P Internal thread H= /n d2=(d /n)25.4 H1= /n d1=(d /n)25.4 d=(d)25.4 D=d D2=d2 =d1 P=25.4/thread d1 or d2 or D2 d or D UNC UNF ISO Trapezoidal H H/2 H/2 H1 H1/2 H1/ External thread 0.366P 0.366P Internal thread d1 or d2 or D2 d or D Tr P Whitworth for BSW, BSP H H/2 H/2 H/6 H H H/6 r External thread P Internal thread H=0.9605P d2=d-h1 d1=d-2h1 r=0.1373p H1=0.6403P '=d h D=d D2=d2 =d1 P=25.4/thread r d1 or ' d2 or D2 d or D W American ACME P/4 h P/ '14 30' Frm Fcs P Fcn Frs Internal thread External thread ACME Parallel Pipe Thread fr H H/2 H/2 H/6 h H/6 r External thread P Internal thread H= P d2=d-h d1=d-2h r= p h= D=d D2=d2 =d1 25.4/thread r d1 or d2 or D2 d or D PF G Rp American NPT Internal thread H External thread Fr Fc fc fc h fc Fc Fr P H= P h= p 1 47' NPT 29 Wiper : Insert order number is determined by the selected pitch. General : An insert is applicable to several pitch types.

31 Troubleshooting Problems Observation Causes Solutions Low thread precision. Threads do not mesh with each other. Incorrect tool installation. Set the insert centre height at 0mm. Check holder inclination (Lateral). Shallow thread. Incorrect depth of cut. Modify the depth of cut. Lack of insert wear or plastic deformation resistance. Refer to "Quickly generated flank wear." and "Large plastic deformation." below. Poor surface finish. Surface damage. Chips wrap around or clog the work pieces. Change to flank infeed and control the chip discharge direction. Change to an M-class insert with a 3-D chip breaker. The side of the insert cutting edge interferes with the workpiece. Check the lead angle and select an appropriate shim. Surface tears. Built-up edge (Welding). Increase cutting speed. Increase coolant pressure and volume. Cutting resistance too high. Decrease depth of cut per pass. Surface vibrations. Cutting speed too high. Decrease the cutting speed. Insufficient work piece or tool clamping. Re-check work piece and tool clamping. (Chuck pressure, clamping allowance) Incorrect tool installation. Set the insert centre height at 0mm. Short tool life. Flank wear quickly generated. Cutting speed too high. Too many passes causes abrasive wear. Decrease the cutting speed. Reduce the number of passes. Small depth of cut for the finishing pass. Do not re-cut at 0mm depth of cut, larger than 0.05mm depth of cut is recommended. Non-uniform wear of the right and left sides of the cutting edge. The work piece lead angle and the tool lead angle do not match. Check the work piece lead angle and select an appropriate shim. Chipping and fracture. Cutting speed too low. Increase cutting speed. Cutting resistance too high. Increase the number of passes and decrease the cutting resistance per pass. Unstable clamping. Check work piece deflection. Shorten tool overhang. Recheck work piece and tool clamping. (Chuck pressure, clamping allowance) Chip packing. Increase coolant pressure to blow away chips. Change the tool pass to control chips. (Lengthen each pass to allow the coolant to clear the chips. Change from standard internal cutting to back turning to prevent chip jamming. Non-chamfered work pieces causes high resistance at the start of each pass. Chamfer the workpiece entry and exit faces. Large plastic deformation. High cutting speed and large heat generation. Lack of coolant supply. Decrease the cutting speed. Check coolant is supply is sufficient. Increase coolant pressure and volume. Cutting resistance too high. Increase the number of passes and decrease the cutting resistance per pass. 30

32 New Threading Tools Application example Insert (Grade) JIS SCM35 Plug ISO Metric M11.0 JIS SUS316 Bolt Taper Pipe Thread R7/ Workpiece Cutting Conditions Cutting Speed (m/min) Pass Cutting Method Depth of Cut times Radial Infeed Fixed cut area 0 20 times Radial Infeed Fixed cut area Coolant Wet Wet piece/corner piece/corner 1,000 2,000 3, Result MMT Competitor's MMT Competitor's MMT inserts had smaller wear than conventional products. Tool life increased 3 fold. MMT inserts suitable for unstable machining without sudden fracturing. Tool life extended by 1.5 times. Insert (Grade) JIS S45C Bolt ISO Metric M201.5 JIS SCM435 Bolt ISO Metric M121.5 Workpiece Cutting Conditions Cutting Speed (m/min) Pass Cutting Method Depth of Cut times Radial Infeed Fixed cut area 0 times Radial Infeed Fixed cut area Coolant Wet Wet piece/corner piece/corner MMT MMT Result Competitor's MMT inserts had better chip control and gave smaller burrs on incomplete threads compared to conventional products. 3 times longer tool life was possible. Competitor's Better chip control from the MMT inserts prevented chips wrapping around the workpiece. Tool life lengthened x 1.5 For Your Safety Do not touch cutting edges and chips without gloves. Machine within the recommended conditions, and replace worn tools with new ones before breakage. Use protectors such as safety covers and protective glasses. High-temperature chips can scatter and long chips can be discharged. Always take precautions against fire when using water-insoluble coolant. Clamp the inserts and parts firmly with the wrench or spanner provided. MMC HARTMETALL GmbH Comeniusstr. 2, Meerbusch, Germany Tel Fax marketing@mmchg.de MITSUBISHI MATERIALS ESPAÑA, S.A. C/Emperador 2, Museros, Valencia, Spain Tel Fax mme@mmevalencia.com MITSUBISHI HARDMETAL RUSSIA OOO LTD. ul. Bolschaja Pochtovaja, d.36, str Moscow, Russia Tel Fax mmc-moscow@lescom.ru MMC HARDMETAL U.K. LTD. Mitsubishi House, Galena Close, Tamworth, B77 4AS, U.K. Tel Fax sales@mitsubishicarbide.co.uk MMC ITALIA S.r.l. V.le delle Industrie 20/5, Arese (Mi) Tel Fax info@mmc-italia.it MMC METAL FRANCE S.A.R.L. 6, rue Jacques Monod, 9193 Orsay Cedex, France Tel Fax mmfsales@mmc-metal-france.fr MMC HARDMETAL POLAND Sp. z o.o. Armii Karjowej 61, Wroclaw, Poland Tel Fax mmc@mhpl.pl (IDD6)