Engine lathes can create both external (OD) and internal (ID) threads classified according to either Unified or ISO metric standards. To manually machine a thread a machinist must know how to set up ...

Jam Handy! Provides a detailed overview of the process of cutting screw threads on a lathe. It explains the different types of screw threads, the importance of precision in machining, and outlines ...

The verdict on the lead screw and thread dial is that you get what you pay for and this is demonstrated by painstakingly cutting threads into aluminum. Finally, we see torture tests on cold rolled ...