Procedure for 1/2-13 UNC Roll on Roll Off® Thread Rolling System, Patent Pending

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Tool Setup

  •  Mill a .250” to 375” flat on the shank within .500” of the head if not already there.
  • The tool is assembled and setup. The rolls are set with a gauge pin to the max Minor less .002”. see below

Machine Setup

  •  Mount tool and sweep faceplate OD with an indicator – TIR total .005”

Process Setup

  • Use sacrifice material- program a .600” length to test roll a .500” long part, Insure the material will not hit faceplate.
  •  Pre-turn for rolling = Mean of the Pitch or __.445”__
  • 30’ chamfer starting at .015” under min. Minor. ___.372”____
  • Feed rate is Pitch less .0005” or ___.0764”__ Roll on and off at the same federate.
  • Sync tap (G84, G77) works best. G34 with M03,04 spindle reverse- no dwell.
  • SFM- 125 SFM for low carbon steels, 100 SFM for SS and hi-nickel. Increase after good part. Call for confirmation.

Call before you hit cycle start. (704) 849-9209

Adjusting After First Test Roll-

Step 1- Minor Dia. and Pitch Adjustment-

  • Loosen 3 nuts and adjust tool +/-. One witness line is .004”on Minor. Center Pitch. 

Step 2- Major Adjustment-

  • Adjust pre-roll dia to the mean of the Major. .001” change in pre-roll dia. = Major dia. change of .003”

Step 3- Adjust chamfer

  • Adjust for desired result. Keep chamfer min of .010 under min Minor. Material will “rollup about 15’. Alternative- cut after rolling.