US20180169780A1 - Cleanline threader - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates to a thread milling system. More specifically, this disclosure relates to a thread milling machine and a combination tool.
- Threading is a process of creating a screw thread on products such as pipes, fasteners, and various other products where threading is desired. Different ways of making threads include metal cutting, molding, and rolling. The metal cutting method includes various techniques such as thread turning, thread milling, thread tapping, thread whirling, and grinding, among others. Thread milling is a technique where threads are created through a milling cutter that is rotated in a helical toolpath around the product to be threaded. As different sized products are threaded, the milling cutter must be adjusted to accommodate the different sized products, and waste may be harder to manage.
- Disclosed is a combination tool for a thread milling system including: a tool mount configured to secure the combination tool on a thread milling machine of the thread milling system; a body connected to the tool mount, the body having a first end and a second end, the body defining a securing pocket; and a reaming insert secured proximate to the second end and within the securing pocket.
- Also disclosed is a thread milling system including: a thread milling machine having a spindle; and a combination tool having a body and a reaming insert, the body having a first end and a second end, the body defining a securing pocket, the reaming insert secured proximate to the second end of the body and within the securing pocket, the second end of the body attached to the spindle
- Also disclosed is a method of operating a thread milling machine including: securing a product in a securing mount proximate to the thread milling machine, the thread milling machine having a spindle; securing a combination tool to the spindle, the combination tool having a body and an insert, the body having a first end and a second end, the body defining a securing pocket, the insert secured proximate to the second end at a first side of the securing pocket, the second end attached to the spindle; and rotating the spindle.
- Various implementations described in the present disclosure may include additional systems, methods, features, and advantages, which may not necessarily be expressly disclosed herein but will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art upon examination of the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. It is intended that all such systems, methods, features, and advantages be included within the present disclosure and protected by the accompanying claims.
- The features and components of the following figures are illustrated to emphasize the general principles of the present disclosure. Corresponding features and components throughout the figures may be designated by matching reference characters for the sake of consistency and clarity.
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FIG. 1 is a rear view of a thread milling system in accordance with one embodiment of the current disclosure including a thread milling machine having a base assembly and a positioning assembly. -
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the positioning assembly ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a side view of the thread milling system shown inFIG. 1 further including a combination tool and a threading tool. -
FIG. 4 is a side view of the positioning assembly ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 5 is a top view of the thread milling system shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 6 is a side view of a combination tool in accordance with one embodiment of the current disclosure. -
FIG. 7 is another side view of the combination tool ofFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 8 is a front view of the combination tool ofFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 9 is side view of a threading tool in accordance with one embodiment of the current disclosure. - Disclosed is a thread milling system and associated methods, systems, devices, and various apparatus. The thread milling system can include a thread milling machine including a base assembly and a positioning assembly. The thread milling system further can include a combination tool and a threading tool. It would be understood by one of skill in the art that the disclosed thread milling system, including the thread milling machine, the combination tool, and the threading tool, is described in but a few exemplary embodiments among many. No particular terminology or description should be considered limiting on the disclosure or the scope of any claims issuing therefrom.
- A thread milling machine may be used to create external threading or internal threading on various products such as rods, pipes, bolts, and other products that may utilize threading during use. In operation, a thread milling tool may be rotated by the thread milling machine while remaining at a single position. To create threading on a product, the product is moved to engage the thread milling tool and is then passed around the tool to create threading. In various applications, a user may also desire to ream or cut a product to neaten and smooth rough edges or surfaces of the product.
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thread milling system 100 is disclosed and described inFIG. 1 . As shown inFIG. 1 , thethread milling system 100 includes athread milling machine 102. As shown inFIG. 3 , thethread milling system 100 further includes acombination tool 302 and athreading tool 304. - In various embodiments, the
thread milling machine 102 includes abase assembly 104 and apositioning assembly 106. In various embodiments, thethread milling machine 102 also includes anelectrical enclosure 108, acontrol panel 112, and anarm 110 between theelectrical enclosure 108 and thecontrol panel 112. In these embodiments, thecontrol panel 112 is used to control various aspects of thethread milling machine 102 such as inputting relevant parameters required for a threading job. In various embodiments, thecontrol panel 112 includes a touch screen enabling a user to set up a program, operate thethread milling machine 102 in manual mode, or operate thethread milling machine 102 in automatic mode. In various embodiments, thecontrol panel 112 is in electrical communication with thethread milling machine 102 through wired communication or wireless communication. More specifically, in various embodiments, thecontrol panel 112 is in electrical communication with various motors and movement mechanisms of thethread milling system 100 described below. - In various embodiments, the
arm 110 is attached to atop side 114 of theelectrical enclosure 108; however, in various other embodiments, thearm 110 is attached to other sides of theelectrical enclosure 108. In various embodiments, thearm 110 is pivotable relative to theelectrical enclosure 108 through a pivoting mechanism, such as a pivoting joint or other similar mechanisms. In various other embodiments, thearm 110 may be connected to theelectrical enclosure 108 with mechanisms including, but not limited to, sliding mechanisms such that thearm 110 is slidable relative to theelectrical enclosure 108, detachably fixed to theelectrical enclosure 108 such that thearm 110 may be selectively removed and reattached to various locations on theenclosure 108 as desired, or fastenably secured relative to theelectrical enclosure 108 such that thearm 110 remains attached at a single position on theenclosure 108. In various embodiments, thecontrol panel 112 is rotably connected to thearm 110 through a rotating mechanism; however, in other embodiments, thecontrol panel 112 may be connected to thearm 110 with mechanisms including, but not limited to, mechanisms such that thecontrol panel 112 may be fixed relative to thearm 110, detachable relative to thearm 110, or pivotable relative to thearm 110. - The
base assembly 104 of thethread milling machine 102 includes aleft side 116, aright side 118, afront side 120, a back side 122 (shown inFIG. 3 ), and alower side 124. As shown inFIG. 1 , in various embodiments, theleft side 116 includes aleft side panel 126, theright side 118 includes aright side panel 128, thefront side 120 includes afront side panel 130, and the back side 122 includes aback side panel 132. In various embodiments, thefront side panel 130 may include anupper front end 134 and theback side panel 132 may include anupper back end 136. As shown inFIG. 1 , in various embodiments, theupper back end 136 may extend above theupper front end 134. Stated another way, in various embodiments, a distance from thelower side 124 to theupper back end 136 may be greater than a distance from thelower side 124 to theupper front end 134. In various other embodiments, the distance from thelower side 124 to theupper back end 136 may be equal to or less than the distance from thelower side 124 to theupper front end 134. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , in various embodiments, thebase assembly 104 includesfeet 138 extending below thelower side 124. In the various embodiments, thefeet 138 are adjustable such that a height of thethread milling machine 102 may be changed; however, in various other embodiments, thefeet 138 may not be adjustable. Furthermore, in various other embodiments, thefeet 138 may include rollers and brakes such that the thread milling machine is movable. In various other embodiments, nofeet 138 are included with thebase assembly 104. The disclosure offeet 138 should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , in various embodiments, thebase assembly 104 also includes asupport panel 140. Thesupport panel 140 extends between theleft side 116, theright side 118, thefront side 120, and the back side 122. In various embodiments, thesupport panel 140 is positioned below theupper front end 134; however, in various other embodiments, thesupport panel 140 is positioned at theupper front end 134, above theupper front end 134, below theupper back end 136, or at theupper back end 136. In various embodiments, thesupport panel 140 defines asupport surface 142. In preferred embodiments, thesupport surface 142 is a substantially level surface. In various embodiments, making thesupport surface 142 substantially level may be partially achieved by adjusting thefeet 138 as described previously. However, in various other embodiments, making thesupport surface 142 substantially level may be achieved through other methods such as adjusting thesupport panel 140 relative to thebase assembly 104 or other suitable methods. As shown inFIG. 1 , in various embodiments, thesupport surface 142 defines a surface upon which thepositioning assembly 106 is mounted. In various embodiments, thepositioning assembly 106 is mounted on thesupport surface 142 such that thepositioning assembly 106 is fastenably secured to thesupport surface 142 of thesupport panel 140 through fasteners, screws, nuts, bolts, adhesive, and any other suitable mechanisms for securing thepositioning assembly 106 to thebase assembly 104. However, in various other embodiments, thepositioning assembly 106 may be mounted onto thebase assembly 104 without the use of any fasteners and may be detachably secured to thebase assembly 104. - In various embodiments, the
positioning assembly 106 includes ahousing 144 which encloses a spindle motor 326 (shown inFIG. 4 ). In various embodiments, thepositioning assembly 106 includes ahorizontal base plate 178 and a vertical base plate 402 (shown inFIG. 4 ). Thepositioning assembly 106 also includes movement plates. In various embodiments, the movement plates are anx-axis plate 146, which is configured to move along anx-axis 170 of thebase assembly 104, a y-axis plate 306 (shown inFIG. 3 ), which is configured to move along a y-axis 172 of thebase assembly 104, and a z-axis plate 150, which is configured to move along a z-axis 332 (shown inFIG. 3 ) of thebase assembly 104. Thex-axis plate 146, y-axis plate 306, and z-axis plate 150 in combination provide three axes of movement. In various other embodiments, more than onehorizontal base plate 178, more than onevertical base plate 402, more than onex-axis plate 146, more than one y-axis plate 306, or more than one z-axis plate 150 may be utilized. In various other embodiments, some plates may be omitted from thethread milling machine 102 while other plates are retained. The disclosure of plates or the number of plates should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure. - In various embodiments, the
base plate 178 is secured to thesupport panel 140. In various embodiments, thebase plate 178 is secured to thesupport panel 140 through fastening mechanisms such as those in the group including, but not limited to, fasteners, screws, nuts, bolts, adhesive, and any other suitable mechanisms for securing thebase plate 178 to thesupport panel 140. - In various embodiments, the
positioning assembly 106 includes x-axis rails 308 (onex-axis rail 308 shown inFIG. 4 , and asecond x-axis rail 308 shown inFIG. 5 ), y-axis rails 502 (shown inFIG. 5 ), and z-axis rails 156. In the present embodiment, thepositioning assembly 106 includes twox-axis rails 308, two y-axis rails 502, and two z-axis rails 156. In these embodiments, thepositioning assembly 106 further includes x-axis sliders 406 (shown inFIG. 4 ), y-axis sliders 504 (shown inFIG. 5 ), and z-axis sliders 162. In the present embodiment, thepositioning assembly 106 includes twox-axis sliders 406, two y-axis sliders 504, and two z-axis sliders 162. Althoughrails sliders - The
positioning assembly 106 also includes an x-axis movement mechanism, a y-axis movement mechanism, and a z-axis movement mechanism in various embodiments. In the present embodiment, the z-axis movement mechanism is a z-axis ball-screw assembly 408 (shown inFIG. 4 ), the x-axis movement mechanism is an x-axis ball-screw assembly 202 (shown inFIG. 2 ), and the y-axis movement mechanism is a y-axis ball-screw assembly 410 (shown inFIG. 4 ). In various other embodiments, other movement mechanisms may be utilized. In various other embodiments, the movement mechanisms may be selected from the group including, but not limited to, hydraulic cylinders, gears, wheels, balls, pulleys, and any other mechanisms suitable for effecting movement. - In various embodiments, the
positioning assembly 106 includes anx-axis motor 180, a y-axis motor 182, and a z-axis motor 184. However, in various other embodiments, any suitable mechanism creating sufficient force to cause movement along the various axes may be utilized. In various embodiments, the plates, rails, sliders, motors and movement mechanisms enable the positioning assembly to move along thex-axis 170, the y-axis 172, and the z-axis 332 as will be described below. - As is shown in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , thepositioning assembly 106 includes two z-axis rails 156 secured to thebase plate 178 and two z-axis sliders 162 secured to alower side 212 of the z-axis plate 150. In various embodiments, therails 156 andsliders 162 are secured to therespective plates FIGS. 1 and 2 , in various embodiments, the z-axis sliders 162 slidably engage the z-axis rails 156 such that thesliders 162 may move along therails 156. - In various embodiments, the z-axis ball-
screw assembly 408 and z-axis motor 184 may be positioned between the z-axis rails 156. As shown inFIG. 4 , the z-axis ball-screw assembly 408 includes atraveler 412 secured to thelower side 212 of the z-axis plate 150 and twoanchors 416 secured to thebase plate 178. In various embodiments, the z-axis motor 184 is connected to a z-axis coupler 418 which is coupled to the z-axis ball-screw assembly 408. In these embodiments, the z-axis motor 184 may move thetraveler 412 along the z-axis ball-screw assembly 408. Movement of thetraveler 412 in turn causes movement of the z-axis plate 150 and the z-axis sliders 162 along the z-axis rails 156, effecting movement of thepositioning assembly 106 along the z-axis 332 of thebase assembly 104. In various other embodiments, the z-axis movement mechanism and z-axis motor 184 may be positioned at locations other than between the z-axis rails 156. In various embodiments, the z-axis movement mechanism and z-axis motor 184 may be positioned outside therails 156 such that the z-axis movement mechanism and z-axis motor 184 are secured to other positions on thebase plate 178 and z-axis plate 150. Furthermore, in various other embodiments, additional the z-axis movement mechanisms and z-axis motors may be utilized. The positioning of therails 156, thesliders 162, the z-axis movement mechanism, and the z-axis motor 184 relative to thebase plate 178 and z-axis plate 150 should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure. - In various embodiments, as shown in
FIGS. 3 and 4 , thepositioning assembly 106 further includes twox-axis rails 308 secured to atop side 210 of the z-axis plate 150 and twox-axis sliders 406 secured to alower side 204 of thex-axis plate 146. In various embodiments, therails 308 andsliders 406 are secured to therespective plates FIGS. 3 and 4 , in various embodiments, thex-axis sliders 406 slidably engage the x-axis rails 308. - As shown in
FIGS. 2 and 3 , in various embodiments, the x-axis ball-screw assembly 202 and thex-axis motor 180 are positioned between the x-axis rails 308. As shown inFIG. 2 , the x-axis ball-screw assembly 202 includes atraveler 206 secured to thelower side 204 of thex-axis plate 146 and twoanchors 208 secured to thetop side 210 of the z-axis plate 150. In various embodiments, thex-axis motor 180 is connected to anx-axis coupler 222 which is coupled to the x-axis ball-screw assembly 202. In these embodiments, thex-axis motor 180 may move thetraveler 206 along the x-axis ball-screw assembly 202. Movement of thetraveler 206 in turn causes movement of thex-axis plate 146 and thex-axis sliders 406 along the x-axis rails 308, effecting movement of thepositioning assembly 106 along thex-axis 170. In various other embodiments, the x-axis movement mechanism andx-axis motor 180 may be positioned at locations other than between the x-axis rails 308. In various embodiments, the x-axis movement mechanism andx-axis motor 180 may be positioned outside therails 308 such that the x-axis movement mechanism andx-axis motor 180 are secured to other positions on thex-axis plate 146 and z-axis plate 150. Furthermore, in various other embodiments, additional x-axis movement mechanisms and x-axis motors may be utilized. The positioning of therails 308, thesliders 406, the x-axis movement mechanism, and thex-axis motor 180 relative to thex-axis plate 146 and z-axis plate 150 should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure. - In various embodiments, as shown in
FIG. 5 , thepositioning assembly 106 further includes two y-axis rails 502 secured to thevertical base plate 402 and two y-axis sliders 504 secured to afirst side 422 of the y-axis plate 306. In various embodiments, therails 502 andsliders 504 are secured to therespective plates FIG. 5 , in various embodiments, the y-axis sliders 504 slidably engage the y-axis rails 502. - In various embodiments, the y-axis ball-
screw assembly 410 and the y-axis motor 182 are positioned between the y-axis rails 502. As shown inFIG. 4 , the y-axis ball-screw assembly 410 includes a traveler 420 secured to thefirst side 422 of the y-axis plate 306 and two anchors 424 secured to aside 426 of thevertical base plate 402. In various embodiments, the y-axis motor 182 is connected to a y-axis coupler 428 which is coupled to the y-axis ball-screw assembly 410. In these embodiments, the y-axis motor 182 may move the traveler 420 along the y-axis ball-screw assembly 410. Movement of the traveler 420 in turn causes movement of the y-axis plate 306 and y-axis sliders 504 along the y-axis rails 502, effecting movement of thepositioning assembly 106 along the y-axis 172. In various other embodiments, the y-axis movement mechanism and y-axis motor 182 may be positioned at locations other than between the y-axis rails 502. In various embodiments, the y-axis movement mechanism and y-axis motor 182 may be positioned outside therails 502 such that the y-axis movement mechanism and y-axis motor 182 are secured to other positions on the y-axis plate 306 and vertical base plate 404. Furthermore, in various other embodiments, additional y-axis movement mechanisms and y-axis motors may be utilized. The positioning of therails 502, thesliders 504, the y-axis movement mechanism, and the y-axis motor 182 relative to the y-axis plate 306 and vertical base plate 404 should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure. -
FIG. 2 is a partially transparent detailed view of the positioning assembly ofFIG. 1 taken from detail circle 2 inFIG. 1 . As is partially shown inFIG. 2 , the z-axis rails 156 are secured to atop side 214 of thebase plate 178 withfasteners 216 such as nuts, bolts, screws, and other suitable fasteners for securingrails 156 to theplate 178. Fasteners similar tofasteners 216 may be utilized to secure the x-axis rails 308 to the z-axis plate 150 and to secure the y-axis rails 502 vertical base plate 404. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , in various embodiments, the z-axis sliders 162 are secured to thelower side 212 of the z-axis plate 150 withfasteners 218 such as nuts, bolts, screws, and other suitable fasteners for securingsliders 162 to theplate 150. In various embodiments, fasteners similar tofasteners 218 may be utilized to secure thex-axis sliders 406 to thex-axis plate 146 and secure the y-axis sliders 504 to the y-axis plate 306. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , in various embodiments,fasteners 220 such as nuts, bolts, screws, and other suitable fasteners may be utilized to secure the x-axis ball-screw assembly 202 to the z-axis plate 150 andx-axis plate 146 respectively. In various embodiments, fasteners similar tofasteners 220 may be utilized to secure the y-axis ball-screw assembly 410 to the vertical base plate 404 and the y-axis plate 306 and to secure the z-axis ball-screw assembly 408 to thehorizontal base plate 178 and the z-axis plate 150. -
FIG. 3 is a partially transparent side view of thethread milling system 100. As shown inFIG. 3 , thethread milling system 100 includes thethread milling machine 102, thecombination tool 302, and thethreading tool 304 in various embodiments. - In various embodiments, the
thread milling machine 102 includes aspindle 310 rotably secured to thepositioning assembly 106. In various embodiments, thespindle 310 includes aspindle mount 328. As shown inFIG. 3 , in various embodiments, thespindle mount 328 is attached to thepositioning assembly 106 withfasteners 312 such as fasteners from the group including, but not limited to, screws, nuts, bolts, adhesive, and any other suitable mechanisms for securing thespindle 310 and spindle mount 328 to thepositioning assembly 106. In various embodiments, thespindle 310 is rotatable on thespindle mount 328. In various embodiments, thespindle mount 328 is secured to the y-axis plate 306. In various other embodiments, thespindle mount 328 may be detachably connected to thepositioning assembly 106 such as detachably connected to the y-axis plate 306. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , in various embodiments, thethread milling system 100 further includes a securingmount 314. In various embodiments, the securingmount 314 accepts a product to be machined (not shown) and secures the product while thethread milling machine 102 is in operation on the product. In various embodiments, the securingmount 314 is adjustable to accept products of differing dimensions. In various embodiments, the product is the pipe element, and the securingmount 314 secures the pipe element in place while thethread milling machine 102 is in operation on the product. - In various embodiments, the
base assembly 104 further defines a securing panel 316. As shown inFIG. 3 , in various embodiments, the securing panel 316 is positioned at the back side 122 of thebase assembly 104. In various embodiments, the securing panel 316 is positioned such that the securing panel 316 is below the upperback end 136 and above thesupport panel 140. In various embodiments, the securing panel 316 can be positioned at the upperback end 136 or above the upperback end 136. As shown inFIG. 3 , in various embodiments, the securing panel 316 defines a securingsurface 318. In various embodiments, the securingsurface 318 is a substantially level surface. In various embodiments, a substantially level securingsurface 318 may be achieved through mechanisms similar to those used for thesupport panel 140. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , in various embodiments, the securingsurface 318 may define a surface upon which the securingmount 314 is mounted. In various embodiments, the securingmount 314 is mounted on the securingsurface 318 such that the securingmount 314 is secured to the securingsurface 318. Fasteners, screws, nuts, bolts, adhesive, and any other suitable mechanisms may be utilized for mounting the securingmount 314 to the securing panel 316. However, in various other embodiments, the securingmount 314 may be mounted onto the securing panel 316 without the use of any fasteners. In various embodiments, the securing panel 316 may include a movement mechanism for movement of the securing panel 316 and securingmount 314 along an axis relative to thepositioning assembly 106. In various embodiments, the movement mechanism may include a sliding mechanism; however, in various other embodiments, other movement mechanisms such as those in the group including, but not limited to, hydraulics, gears, pulleys, and any other suitable mechanism may be utilized. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , in various embodiments, thebase assembly 104 further includes awaste basket 320 on thesupport panel 140 between thepositioning assembly 106 and themount 314. In various embodiments, thewaste basket 320 is detachably connected to thesupport panel 140. In operation, as the product to be machined is being cut by thepositioning assembly 106, waste product is directed into thewaste basket 320 through a channeling mechanism such as channeling panels (not shown). - In various embodiments, the
base assembly 104 includes acoolant tank 322. In various embodiments, thecoolant tank 322 holds coolant that is used in the thread milling process. As shown inFIG. 3 , in various embodiments, thehousing 144 of thepositioning assembly 106 houses aspindle motor 326. As will be described in greater detail with reference to FIG. 4, thespindle motor 326 effectuates rotation of thespindle 310 during operation of thethread milling machine 102. As shown inFIG. 3 , in various embodiments, thepositioning assembly 106 also includes anexhaust duct 330 in various embodiments. In various embodiments, theexhaust duct 330 is used with thespindle motor 326 to ensure proper ventilation is provided for thespindle motor 326. -
FIG. 4 is a partially transparent detailed view of thepositioning assembly 106 taken from detail circle 4 inFIG. 3 . As shown inFIG. 4 and previously described, in various embodiments, thepositioning assembly 106 includes the z-axis ball-screw assembly 408 having thetraveler 412 and anchors 416. In various embodiments, thepositioning assembly 106 further includes the z-axis coupler 418 connecting the z-axis motor 184 with the z-axis ball-screw assembly 408. - As shown in
FIG. 4 , in various embodiments, thepositioning assembly 106 includes the y-axis ball-screw assembly 410 having the traveler 420 secured to the y-axis plate 306 and anchors 424 secured to thevertical base plate 402. In various embodiments, the y-axis motor 182 is connected to the y-axis coupler 428, which is coupled to the y-axis ball-screw assembly 410. As shown inFIG. 4 , in various embodiments, thevertical base plate 402 includes anend 432 that is positioned on atop side 434 of thex-axis plate 146. In various embodiments, thevertical base plate 402 is secured to thex-axis plate 146 with fastening mechanisms from the group including, but not limited to, fasteners, screws, nuts, bolts, adhesives, and any other fastening mechanisms suitable for securing thevertical base plate 402. - In various embodiments, the
spindle motor 326 includes a belt andpulley system 436, as shown inFIG. 4 . In various embodiments, the belt andpulley system 436 causes rotation of aspindle core 438. The disclosure of themotor 326 with the belt and pulley system 166 should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure. In various other embodiments, other mechanisms may be utilized to cause rotation of thespindle core 438 andspindle 310. As is partially shown inFIG. 4 , thespindle core 438 extends from thespindle 310 to thespindle motor 326. In various embodiments, thespindle core 438 includes an engagement mechanism that engages thespindle 310. In various embodiments, rotation of thespindle core 438 effectuates rotation of thespindle 310. As will be described below in greater detail with reference toFIGS. 6-9 , rotation of thespindle 310 causes rotation of thecombination tool 302 and thethreading tool 304. -
FIG. 5 is a partially transparent top view of thethread milling machine 102. As shown inFIG. 5 , in various embodiments, thethread milling machine 102 includes twox-axis rails 308 and two y-axis rails 502. Although not shown inFIG. 5 , in various embodiments, thethread milling machine 102 also includes two z-axis rails 156. In various other embodiments, thethread milling machine 102 may include asingle x-axis rail 308, a single y-axis rail 502, and a single z-axis rail 156; however, the number ofrails rails -
FIG. 6 shows a partially transparent side view of thecombination tool 302, which is capable of both cutting a product and threading a product. As shown inFIG. 6 , in various embodiments, thecombination tool 302 includes atool mount 602. Thetool mount 602 is configured to secure thecombination tool 302 on thespindle 310 when thecombination tool 302 is mounted for use with thethread milling machine 102. As shown inFIG. 6 , in various embodiments, thetool mount 602 includes anengagement groove 604 for engagement withspindle 310 or thespindle core 438 when thecombination tool 302 is mounted. In various other embodiments, other engagement mechanisms may be utilized to connect thecombination tool 302 with thespindle 310 such thatcombination tool 302 rotates with thespindle 310. In various embodiments, fasteners, such as fasteners from the group including, but not limited to, screws, bolts, nuts, and other suitable fastening mechanisms, may also be utilized to secure thecombination tool 302 to thespindle 310. - In various embodiments, the
combination tool 302 includes a tool body 606 connected to thetool mount 602. The tool body 606 comprises afirst end 622 and asecond end 624. In various embodiments, the tool body 606 includes afirst body portion 608 and asecond body portion 610. In various embodiments, thefirst body portion 608 has a cylindrical shape and thesecond body portion 610 has a truncated cone shape. The tool body 606 defines a securingpocket 612. The tool body 606 defines aninner end 618 of the securingpocket 612 and aside wall 620 of the securingpocket 612. The securingpocket 612 is dimensioned to accept thethreading tool 304 within the securingpocket 612. In various embodiments, theside wall 620 extends from theinner end 618 to thesecond end 624. The tool body 606 defines a securing pocket opening 802 (shown inFIG. 8 ) at thesecond end 624. As shown inFIG. 6 , in various embodiments, the securingpocket opening 802 is dimensioned to accept thethreading tool 304 through the securingpocket opening 802 and into the securingpocket 612. - In various embodiments, the securing
pocket 612 has a diameter sized and configured for accepting and holding at least a portion of thethreading tool 304 within the securingpocket 612. In various embodiments, thecombination tool 302 includes afastener 614 that is utilized to secure thethreading tool 304 within the securingpocket 612. Thefastener 614 is positioned in a bore (not shown) defined in the tool body 606 that extends from anouter surface 616 of the tool body 606 to the securingpocket 612. When thethreading tool 304 is positioned in the securingpocket 612, thefastener 614 may be tightened such that thefastener 614 engages thethreading tool 304 and holds thethreading tool 304 in place within the securingpocket 612. In various embodiments, thefastener 614 may be from the group including, but not limited to, nuts, bolts, screws, adhesives, or other types of fasteners suitable for securing thethreading tool 304 within the securingpocket 612. In various embodiments, after thethreading tool 304 is secured in the securingpocket 612, rotation of thespindle 310 and thecombination tool 302 causes rotation of thethreading tool 304. In various embodiments, thethreading tool 304 may have a maximum revolutions per minute (RPM) of 3500 RPM, a maximum of 7200 RPM, a maximum of 10,000 RPM, or a maximum of more than 10,000 RPM. In various embodiments, after thethreading tool 304 is at a desired RPM, thecombination tool 302 withthreading tool 304 can thread a product such as a pipe. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , in various embodiments, thecombination tool 302 includes reaming inserts 626 a,b. Each reaming insert 626 a,b may be secured in an insert groove (not shown). The insert grooves are defined in the tool body 606. In various embodiments, the insert grooves are defined in theside wall 620 of the securingpocket 612. In various other embodiments, the insert grooves are not defined in theside wall 620 of the securingpocket 612 and may be defined at other locations on the tool body 606. The insert grooves may be defined in the tool body 606 proximate to thesecond end 624. In various embodiments, the insert grooves may be defined on opposite sides of the securingpocket 612 proximate to thesecond end 624 in various embodiments. The number of reaming inserts 626 should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure as in various other embodiments, thecombination tool 302 includes one reaming insert 626, more than two reaming inserts 626, or no reaming inserts 626. In various embodiments, the reaming inserts 626 a,b have a rhomboid cross-section; however, in various other embodiments, the reaming inserts 626 a,b may have a square, triangular, star, or any other desired cross-sectional shape. As shown inFIG. 6 , in various embodiments, the reaming inserts 626 a,b have afront edge 628 a,b and aback edge 630 a,b (630 b shown inFIG. 8 ), respectively. In various embodiments, reaming inserts 626 a,b are cutting inserts and thefront edges 628 a,b are cutting edges capable of reaming a surface of a product. In various other embodiments, thefront edges 628 a,b and theback edges 630 a,b of each reaminginsert 626 a,b are cutting edges, respectively, such that the reaming inserts 626 a,b are reversible. In the present embodiment, the reaming inserts 626 a,b are inserts sold by Sandvik Coromat under the trade name VBMT 331-PM; however, in various other embodiments, various other insert types and models may be utilized for the reaming inserts 626 a,b. The reaming inserts 626 a,b may be secured to the tool body 606 throughfasteners 632 a,b (632 b shown inFIG. 8 ), respectively. Thefasteners 632 a,b may be fasteners from the group including, but not limited to, bolts, nuts, screws, or other suitable fasteners. In various embodiments, the reaming inserts 626 a,b are at least partially rotatable about thefasteners 632 a,b, respectively, such that the reaming inserts 626 a,b may pivot or otherwise rotate relative to the tool body 606, respectively. Pivoting of the reaming inserts 626 a,b enables thecombination tool 302 to accommodate a variety of different dimensioned products during a cutting process. In various embodiments, the reaming inserts 626 a,b, are pivotable such that a distance between thefront edges 628 a,b is adjustable to accommodate and cut products of varying diameters. In various embodiments, the distance may be adjustable to be greater than a diameter of the securingpocket 612, less than the diameter of the securingpocket 612, or equal to the diameter of the securingpocket 612. - The reaming inserts 626 a,b may be used to ream, cut, or otherwise interact with a product when the
threading tool 304 is not present in the securingpocket 612. In various embodiments, thefront edges 628 a,b may contact an outer surface of a product placed between thefront edges 628 a,b. In these embodiments, the product is cut or reamed by theinserts 626 a,b, which rotate around the product as thespindle 310 andcombination tool 302 are rotated by thethread milling machine 102. As previously described, the reaming inserts 626 a,b may accommodate a variety of different-dimensioned products without having to change thecombination tool 302. -
FIG. 7 shows another side view of thecombination tool 302 with thethreading tool 304 inserted into the securingpocket 612.FIG. 7 shows thecombination tool 302 with the reaming inserts 626 a,b removed. In various embodiments, thethreading tool 304 may be secured to thecombination tool 302 with either the reaming inserts 626 a,b removed or with the reaming inserts 626 a,b remaining on thecombination tool 302.FIG. 8 is a front view of thecombination tool 302 showing thereaming insert 626 a distal from the reaming insert 626 b. As shown inFIG. 8 , in various embodiments the reaming inserts 626 a,b are on opposite sides of the securingpocket 612 adjacent to the securing pocket opening 802 (shown inFIG. 8 ) at thesecond end 624. -
FIG. 9 is a side view of thethreading tool 304. As shown inFIG. 9 , in various embodiments, thethreading tool 304 has afirst end 902 and a second end 904. In various embodiments, thethreading tool 304 defines atoothed portion 906 between thefirst end 902 and anintermediary position 908. In various embodiments, thethreading tool 304 also defines a substantiallycylindrical portion 910 between the second end 904 and theintermediary position 908. As shown inFIG. 9 , in various embodiments, thetoothed portion 906 defines a tapered tooth profile. In these embodiments, thetoothed portion 906 includes vanishingthreads 912 proximate to thefirst end 902. The vanishingthreads 912 of the tapered tooth profile are threads that progressively decrease in diameter such that a vanishingthread 912 closer to theintermediary position 908 has a diameter greater than a vanishing thread closer to thefirst end 902. In various other embodiments, the regular threads or various other types of threads may be used in place of the vanishingthreads 912. - In various embodiments, a distance from the second end 904 to the
first end 902 of thethreading tool 304 is greater than a distance from theinner end 618 of the securingpocket 612 to thesecond end 624 of thecombination tool 302. In various embodiments, a distance from the second end 904 to theintermediary position 908 of thethreading tool 304 is greater than a distance from theinner end 618 of the securingpocket 612 to thesecond end 624 of thecombination tool 302. In these embodiments, when thethreading tool 304 is inserted into the securingpocket 612, thetoothed portion 906 of thethreading tool 304 extends outwards from the securingpocket 612, as illustrated inFIG. 7 . - A method of assembling the
thread milling system 100 is also disclosed. It should be noted that any of the steps of any of the methods described herein may be performed in any order or could be performed in sub-steps that are done in any order or that are separated in time from each other by other steps or sub-steps, and the disclosure of a particular order of steps should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure. - In various embodiments, the
thread milling system 100 includes thethread milling machine 102 having thebase assembly 104 and thepositioning assembly 106. As shown inFIG. 3 , in various embodiments, thepositioning assembly 106 is mounted onto asupport panel 140 of thebase assembly 104 and is movable along thex-axis 170, the y-axis 172, and the z-axis 332. After thepositioning assembly 106 is mounted on thebase assembly 104, thecombination tool 302 is detachably connected to thespindle 310 of thepositioning assembly 106. In various embodiments, after thecombination tool 302 is detachably connected to thespindle 310, thethreading tool 304 may be connected to thecombination tool 302 in the securingpocket 612 of thecombination tool 302. In various other embodiments, thethreading tool 304 may be connected to thecombination tool 302 prior to thecombination tool 302 being detachably connected to thespindle 310. - A method of assembling the
thread milling system 100 is also disclosed. It should be noted that any of the steps of any of the methods described herein may be performed in any order or could be performed in sub-steps that are done in any order or that are separated in time from each other by other steps or sub-steps, and the disclosure of a particular order of steps should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure. - In various embodiments, the
thread milling system 100 includes thethread milling machine 102 having thebase assembly 104 and thepositioning assembly 106. As shown inFIG. 3 , in various embodiments, thepositioning assembly 106 is mounted onto thesupport panel 140 of thebase assembly 104. In various embodiments, thepositioning assembly 106 includes aspindle 310 that engages thespindle core 438 such that rotation of thespindle core 438 rotates thespindle 310. After thepositioning assembly 106 is mounted on thebase assembly 104, acombination tool 302 is then secured with thespindle 310. In various embodiments, theengagement groove 604 of thecombination tool 302 is utilized to secure thecombination tool 302 with thespindle 310. In various other embodiments, fasteners may be utilized to secure thecombination tool 302 within thespindle 310. - The
threading tool 304 is inserted into the securingpocket 612 of thecombination tool 302 in various embodiments. Afastener 614 or plurality of fasteners may be utilized to secure thethreading tool 304 within the securingpocket 612 such that thethreading tool 304 rotates when thecombination tool 302 andspindle 310 rotate. In various embodiments, the second end 904 of thethreading tool 304 is inserted into the securingpocket 612 such that thetoothed portion 906 is not within the securingpocket 612. - A method of using the
thread milling system 100 is also disclosed. It should be noted that any of the steps of any of the methods described herein may be performed in any order or could be performed in sub-steps that are done in any order or that are separated in time from each other by other steps or sub-steps, and the disclosure of a particular order of steps should not be considered limiting on the current disclosure. - In various embodiments, the
thread milling system 100 includes thethread milling machine 102 having thebase assembly 104 and thepositioning assembly 106. In various embodiments, thepositioning assembly 106 is movable along the z-axis 332 through the z-axis rails 156, the z-axis movement mechanism such as the z-axis ball-screw assembly 408, and the z-axis motor 184. In various embodiments, thepositioning assembly 106 is movable along the y-axis 172 through the y-axis rails 502, the y-axis movement mechanism such as the y-axis ball-screw assembly 410, and the y-axis motor 182. In various embodiments, thepositioning assembly 106 is movable along thex-axis 170 through the x-axis rails 308, the z-axis movement mechanism such as the x-axis ball-screw assembly 202, and the z-axis motor 184. - In various embodiments, after the
positioning assembly 106 is mounted onto thebase assembly 104, thecombination tool 302 is detachably connected to thespindle 310 of thepositioning assembly 106. In various embodiments where the user wants to thread a product, thethreading tool 304 is then inserted into the securingpocket 612 of thecombination tool 302. In various embodiments where the user wants to ream, cut, or otherwise clean the product, thethreading tool 304 may not inserted into the securingpocket 612. - After the
combination tool 302 is secured to thespindle 310, a product is secured in a securingmount 314. In various embodiments, the product is a pipe. In various embodiments, the securingmount 314 is adjustable or otherwise movable such that after the pipe is secured in the securingmount 314, the securingmount 314 may move the pipe from a location distal from thespindle 310 andcombination tool 302 to a position proximate to thespindle 310 andcombination tool 302. - In various embodiments, the user manually enters in
x-axis 170 movement, y-axis 172 movement, and z-axis 332 movement on thecontrol panel 112 for thethread milling machine 102. In various other embodiments, the user enters in pipe dimensions on thecontrol panel 112 and thethread milling machine 102 automatically determinesproper x-axis 170 movement, y-axis 172 movement, and z-axis 332 movement. - After the pipe dimensions are provided to the
thread milling machine 102, thespindle motor 326 begins rotating thespindle core 438 engaged with thespindle 310. In various embodiments, after thespindle core 438 andspindle 310 have reached a suitable RPM, thethread milling machine 102 moves thepositioning assembly 106 along the z-axis 332 such that thetoothed portion 906 is positioned adjacent to an end of the pipe. In various embodiments, after the appropriate z-axis 332 positioning is achieved, thepositioning assembly 106 moves along thex-axis 170 and y-axis 172 such that thetoothed portion 906 of thethreading tool 304 engages the pipe end. After thetoothed portion 906 of thethreading tool 304 engages the pipe end, the positioning assembly moves along thex-axis 170 and y-axis 172 around the pipe end such that thetoothed portion 906 engages the pipe end for one pass around the pipe end. In various embodiments, after thethreading tool 304 makes one pass around the pipe end, thepositioning assembly 106 disengages thethreading tool 304 from the pipe end by moving along thex-axis 170, y-axis 172, and z-axis 332. In various embodiments, thepositioning assembly 106 disengages thethreading tool 304 from the pipe end after thethreading tool 304 has made multiple passes around the pipe end. - In various embodiments, as the
threading tool 304 moves around the pipe end, thethread milling machine 102 may supply coolant onto thethreading tool 304 and pipe through coolant nozzles (not shown). The coolant for the coolant nozzles may be supplied from thecoolant tank 322 in various embodiments. In various embodiments, the coolant can be a water-based coolant. As the pipe is threaded by thethreading tool 304, the threading produces very fine waste chips. In various embodiments, waste produced by threading is channeled into thewaste basket 320 on thethread milling machine 102 for later disposal. - In various embodiments where the user desires to cut or ream a pipe, no
threading tool 304 is inserted into the securingpocket 612 of the combination tool. In these embodiments, after the pipe is secured in the securingmount 314 and the user inputs pipe dimensions on thecontrol panel 112 as described above, thespindle motor 326 begins rotating thespindle core 438 engaged with thespindle 310. In various embodiments, after thespindle core 438 andspindle 310 have reached a suitable RPM, thethread milling machine 102 moves thepositioning assembly 106 along thex-axis 170, y-axis 172, and z-axis 332 such that theedges 628 a,b of the reaming inserts 626 a,b, respectively, are positioned adjacent to the end of the pipe. In various embodiments, thepositioning assembly 106 then moves along thex x-axis 170, y-axis 172, and z-axis 332 such that theedges 628 a,b of the reaming inserts 626 a,b, respectively, engage the end of the pipe between thefront edges 628 a,b. In these embodiments, the product is cut or reamed by the reaming inserts 626 a,b as thespindle 310 andcombination tool 302 rotate. As previously described, the reaming inserts 626 a,b may accommodate a variety of different dimensioned products without having to change thecombination tool 302. After the desired amount of cutting is achieved, thepositioning assembly 106 then moves along thex-axis 170, y-axis 172, and z-axis 332 such that theedges 628 a,b of the reaming inserts 626 a,b, respectively, disengage the end of the pipe. - In various embodiments, as the reaming inserts 626 a,b cut the pipe end, the
thread milling machine 102 may supply coolant onto the pipe through the coolant nozzles. As the pipe is cut by the reaming inserts 626 a,b, in various embodiments, the cutting produces very fine waste chips. In various embodiments, waste produced by threading is channeled into thewaste basket 320 on thethread milling machine 102 for later disposal. - This assembly configuration represents one of many possible assembly configurations for the
thread milling system 100. One skilled in the art will understand that obvious variations of this assembly configuration are included within this disclosure, including variations of steps, combinations of steps, and dissections of steps, among others. Where materials are chosen for the elements of this assembly, particularly rubber, metal, and plastic, similar material choices may also be used and would be obvious to one in the art. - In particular, in various embodiments the
thread milling machine 102, including thebase assembly 104 andpositioning assembly 106, is constructed from steel, iron, or other similar materials of sufficient strength to provide sufficient stability as thethread milling machine 102 is in operation. In various embodiments, thecombination tool 302 is constructed from steel, iron, stainless steel, or other similar materials of sufficient strength and flexibility to both support thethreading tool 304 and withstand the loads placed on it while rotating, cutting or threading of products, and moving thecombination tool 302 along thex-axis 170, y-axis 172, and z-axis 332. Finally, additional members may be added to thethread milling system 100, various components may be split into other components, and various components may be combined into single components. - One should note that conditional language, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more particular embodiments or that one or more particular embodiments necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular embodiment.
- It should be emphasized that the above-described embodiments are merely possible examples of implementations, merely set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the present disclosure. Any process descriptions or blocks in flow diagrams should be understood as representing modules, segments, or portions of code which include one or more executable instructions for implementing specific logical functions or steps in the process, and alternate implementations are included in which functions may not be included or executed at all, may be executed out of order from that shown or discussed, including substantially concurrently or in reverse order, depending on the functionality involved, as would be understood by those reasonably skilled in the art of the present disclosure. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described embodiment(s) without departing substantially from the spirit and principles of the present disclosure. Further, the scope of the present disclosure is intended to cover any and all combinations and sub-combinations of all elements, features, and aspects discussed above. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of the present disclosure, and all possible claims to individual aspects or combinations of elements or steps are intended to be supported by the present disclosure.
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