
Operating Manual
Tangential Rolling System T18F - T27F
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Design and function
3.1
The method
During the thread rolling process, the workpiece is produced by cold forming. This
ensures that the flow of the fibers within the thread profile is not interrupted. Notch
effects are thus avoided. The surfaces in the thread flanks are press-finished. Threads
produced by thread rolling are characterized by high fatigue strength, wear resistance
and corrosion resistance.
LMT Fette tangential thread rolling attachments have been primarily designed for roll-
ing either in front of or behind a shoulder. The thread length is limited by the maximum
roll width. This makes the rolling head particularly suitable for short threads.
Operation takes place according to the plunge method. The rolling head is moved at
a constant feed laterally onto the workpiece. The workpiece rotates. The thread rolls
which are synchronized via a gear unit are rotated by the workpiece. The thread is
rolled within a few workpiece rotations and the rolling head is drawn back again from
the workpiece.
Tangential thread rolling heads can be used on all machine tools which are provided
with automatic feed motion. The tangential thread rolling head is held in a rolling head
holder. This is adapted to the respective tool holder of the machine. Before using a
tangential thread rolling head, check whether the rolling head is suitable for use on the
automatic lathe and clarify whether the shoulder diameter could collide with the rolling
head.
The rolling head for right-hand threads is also used for left-hand threads. This then
requires the use of special left-hand thread rolls. The thread length, including the
thread run-out, cannot be larger than the width of the roller.
In particular the following profiles can be produced:
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Threads behind a shoulder
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Extremely short threads
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Threads with a very short run-out (approx. 1 x pitch)
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Tapered threads
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Knurling profiles as per DIN 82
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Burnishing
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Forms
3.2
Application area/working range
LMT Fette tangential thread rolling heads cover a working range of up to 64 mm. The
way in which this range is divided is shown in the following table:
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