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VARDEX
Thread Milling

The VARDEX Thread Milling Line offers an all-encompassing range of solutions.

Thread Milling tools offer applications in multi-tooth, single-tooth for deep holes, and solid carbide tools.

Features and Benefits:

One modular toolholder head fits an assortment of shank lengths
Compatible with the most common steel and carbide shanks in the market
Tools include high pressure coolant thru for extended tool life
Multi-flute tools for fast machining
Suitable for TMSD U Style inserts
Specially suited for deep holes
Reduced load on cutting edges due to single point insert design

Fast Machining for Large Pitches in Deep Holes

Features and Benefits

Reduced machining times: Two cutting rows, with each row machining half the thread simultaneously

Increased No. of Flutes for Faster Machining

Features and Benefits

Reduced machining times: Up to 40%!
Large number of flutes (max 7)
Available in 2xDo and 3xDo (thread diameter)
Thread Standards:
- ISO Metric (mm shank): M3x0.5 to M16x2.0
VTH Grade:
General-purpose, heavy duty thread milling grade, TiCN coated for high resistance to wear
For better chip evacuation in high feeds, radial multi-pass machining is required

Efficient Multi-passes Machining Method

Due to the high volume of chips, thinner chips are required. This is achieved by radial multi-pass machining, which reduces the accumulation of chips, and thereby enables higher speeds and feed rates.

Major Expansion

Now Available in Full Profiles BSP (G), NPT & Additional ISO Metric Standards.

Features and Benefits

TMDR tools drill, thread and chamfer all in one tooling operation
Pre-drilled holes are no longer required!
Tools also work on components with pre-drilled holes, such as, blind holes, through holes, and even semi-finished holes
For shank diameters 8, 10, and 12mm tools are offered with coolant thru
Thread Lengths: 2xDo and 2.5Do (Thread Diameter)

Thread standards:

ISO Metric: From M3x0.5 up to M23x2.0
American UN: From No. 4-40 up to 3/8”x16

The TMDR is available in VTS grade

The VARDEX Multi-flute Indexable Thread Milling (MiTM) system for fast machining, reduces cycle times when machining threads with long inserts. New nickel coating for all MiTM toolholders provides better anti-rust protection.

A multi-flute, highly productive and economical solution for milling threads in deep holes

TMSD Line System Advantages

Smooth Cut

Reduced load on cutting edges due to single point insert design

Wide Range of Profiles

Full profile: ISO, UN, NPT, API RD & ABUT
Partial profile: 60°, 55°
Semi Partial profile for: TR, ACME, Stub ACME

Cost Effective

Up to 3 cutting edges per insert
Very high feed per tooth

Fast Machining

Multi-flute, up to 7 cutting edges (inserts)

Long Overhang

Up to 144mm (200mm in Shell Mill)

Coolant Thru

For improved chip evacuation and cooling at the cutting corner

Vertical Inserts

Reinforced Cutting Corner Support

Smaller Tool Cutting Diameter with 3 Flutes

As small as 10.5mm

Conical Thread Preparation

Capabilities to machine conical threads from a cylindrical pre-drilled hole

The TM Solid line features a wide range of solid carbide thread milling tools for general purpose as well as specific wide-ranging industries from automotive and taps, to medical and dental.

The advantages of using the VARDEX TM Solid line are:

Small thread due to small cutting diameter
Multi flutes for extremely fast machining
High rigidity
Unique design for machining hard materials (up to 63 HRc)
High accuracy
Designed to fit specific applications
Cylindrical shank – hydraulic and shrink fit clamping
Minimal run-out