Technical Classification System of Machined Threads
Classification by Functional Orientation
- Fastening Threads (Basic Type): Triangular thread profile including Metric (M), Whitworth (W), and Unified National (UNC/UNF) standards. Thread angle 55°/60°, pitch diameter tolerance IT8-IT10, pitch accuracy ±0.02mm.
- Transmission Threads (High-Precision Type): Core types include Trapezoidal (Tr), Buttress (B), and Ball Screw threads. Ball screws feature transmission efficiency ≥90% and positioning accuracy ±0.001mm.
- Sealing Threads (Leak-Proof Type): 1:16 taper design with BSPP/BSPT (R/Rc) and NPTF standards. Taper tolerance ≤±0.005mm/m, sealing surface roughness Ra≤1.6μm.
- Special Threads (Customized Type): Including aerospace MJ threads and square threads requiring customized tools and fixtures.
Technical Adaptability of Processing Processes
| Processing Process |
Core Parameters |
Suitable Threads |
Advantages |
Limitations |
| Turning |
Speed 500-3000rpm, Feed rate 0.1-1.0mm/r |
All types (including non-standard) |
Flexible, high efficiency for single-piece |
High cost for mass production, skill-dependent |
| Tapping |
Bottom hole tolerance |
Small-size fastening threads (M1-M20) |
High mass production efficiency, compatible with automation |
Only for standard threads, easy tool breakage in deep holes |
| Rolling/Thread Rolling |
Rolling force 5-50kN, Preformed diameter tolerance ±0.03mm |
Fastening coarse-pitch threads (M3-M30) |
Chipless forming, strength increased by 20-30% |
Only for ductile materials, poor adaptability to non-standard threads |
| Thread Grinding |
Grinding wheel speed 3000-6000rpm, Grinding allowance 0.05-0.1mm |
High-precision transmission/sealing threads |
Precision IT4-IT6, excellent surface quality |
Long processing cycle, high equipment cost |
Core Technical Control Points
Preprocessing Controls
- Clamping concentricity ≤0.01mm, use centering fixtures
- Match special tools with cutting edge roughness Ra≤0.8μm
- Quench and temper hard materials, remove oxide layers from soft materials
Processing Process Controls
- Cutting parameters: High speed (500-3000rpm) and low feed rate for soft materials; low speed (300-1000rpm) and medium feed rate for hard materials
- Coolant pressure ≥0.3MPa for difficult-to-machine materials
- Dimensional monitoring: Inspect pitch diameter, pitch, and thread angle for first article; sample inspection every 50 pieces during mass production
- Chip removal and cooling: High-pressure cooling (flow rate ≥10L/min) for internal threads; bottom hole depth of blind holes exceeds effective length by 2-3 times the pitch
Post-Processing and Inspection Controls
- Surface treatment: Galvanizing (8-12μm) / nitriding (0.1-0.3mm) for corrosive environments; Teflon coating for high-temperature scenarios
- Precision inspection: Use go/no-go gauges for general threads; control cumulative pitch error ≤0.01mm/m for high-precision threads
- Fit verification: Pressure test for sealing threads; no jamming and noise ≤75dB during no-load operation for transmission threads
Special Scenario Controls
- Thin-walled parts: Rough machining - stress relief - finish machining, reduce feed rate by 30%
- Multi-start threads: Lead accuracy ≤0.02mm
- Large-size threads (>50mm): Turn-mill composite machining, cutting depth ≤0.2mm per pass
Manufacturing Capabilities
Head Shape Classification
Pan Head, Button Head, Flat Head / Countersunk Head, Oval Countersunk Head, Hex Head, Socket Head Cap Screw, Square Head, Set Screw / Headless Screw, Truss Head, Eye Head, Flange Head, Phillips Pan Head, Phillips Countersunk Head
Processing Techniques
CNC Lathe, Machining Center (MC), Boring Machine, Grinding Machine, Broaching Machine, Hobbing Machine, EDM Sinker Machine, Wire EDM Machine, Forging Press, CNC Punch Press
Surface Treatment Requirements
Surface Cleaning & Finishing, Chemical Conversion Coating, Electrochemical Treatments, Surface Coating, Surface Modification (Heat Treatment/Diffusion), Mechanical Strengthening, and various specialized finishing processes
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