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MASTERING THREAD ROLLING – SETUP PROCESS

MASTERING THREAD ROLLING – SETUP PROCESS

The fourth step in proper rolling is setup of the Process. Using sacrifice material- program a .600” length to test roll a .500” long part, Insure the material will not hit faceplate. Pre-turn for rolling = Mean of the Pitch or .465” 30’ chamfer starting at .010” +0.0...

MASTERING THREAD ROLLING – MATERIAL PREPARATION

MASTERING THREAD ROLLING – MATERIAL PREPARATION

Step one is important, once I realized it wasn't posted, I got it posted right away. Why is material prep important with thread rolling? Thread rolling is a cold forming process and the material goes through a state change. With Axial rolling tools this change...

MASTERING THREAD ROLLING – TOOL SETUP

MASTERING THREAD ROLLING – TOOL SETUP

The second step with proper rolling is the Tool Setup. Mill a .250” to 375” flat on the shank within .500” of the head if not already there. The RORO tool is assembled and setup. The rolls are set with a gauge pin to the max Minor less a proprietary calculated amount...

List of Steel Materials with Proven Rollability

List of Steel Materials with Proven Rollability

Proven rollability for thread rolling up to 45 Hardness on the Rockwell C scale. Case Hardening Nitriding Cast Iron with an elongation factor great than 8% Cast Steel Free Cutting Heat Treatable High Speed Malleable Iron Structural Stainless Tempered Tool...

WHICH MATERIAL THREAD ROLLS WELL?

WHICH MATERIAL THREAD ROLLS WELL?

The various attributes of rolled threads are often admired, the materials that can be rolled are seldom outlined in broad terms. Here we outline materials that can be rolled. Steels are nearly all roll-able. Included in the steel family are Structural, Case Hardening,...

INTERESTED IN CONTRACT THREAD ROLLING?

INTERESTED IN CONTRACT THREAD ROLLING?

Attention: Thread Rollers Join our FREE community of Rollers As a service to our customers, we will share your abilities Our social media channels often receive requests for contract Rolling

High Torque Retention Knobs

High Torque Retention Knobs

At Turning Concepts we know how to get you the most production for your shop floor. Get to know JM Performance's High Torque Retention Knobs, made with longer threads are stronger. Retention Knobs with longer threads are stronger. Stronger knobs means less vibration...