Threading Considerations for CNC Machining

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In this episode, we discuss threading considerations when CNC Machining a part.

The topics we will be talking through today are:

• What is a thread?
• Internal threads: process and factors to consider
• External threads: process and factors to consider
• Coil inserts
• Modelling threads in CAD
• Internal and external threads summary

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