Radiale infeed
Flankinfeed
Modified flank infeed
Alternating flank infeed
Ÿ Smaller infeed increments
Ÿ Multi-tooth plate inserts
Ÿ Infeed only in X direction
Ÿ For fine threads P<1.5mm
Ÿ The most frequently used heavy-duty chip control
Ÿ High to very high cutting forces
Ÿ Uniform tool wear
Ÿ Uniform cut depths
Ÿ Use when modified flank infeed is not possible.
Ÿ Thread pitches >1.5mm
Ÿ Poor surfaces possible on the right side
Ÿ Good chip control
Ÿ Reduced cutting forces, less vibration
Ÿ Uneven tool wear (only one side)
Ÿ Uniform cut depths
Ÿ Preferred to use!
Ÿ High surface quality
Ÿ Good chip control
Ÿ Reduced cutting forces, less vibration
Ÿ Uniform tool wear
Ÿ Long service life
Ÿ Uniform cut depths
Ÿ Only possible with backlash-free threaded spindle on
the Z axis! (recirculating ball screw, e.g.)
Ÿ For large thread profiles and pitches
Ÿ High surface quality
Ÿ Good chip control
Ÿ Reduced cutting forces, less vibration
Ÿ Uniform plate wear
Ÿ Long service life
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