Machine to cut 1/4" to 1/2" 316 threaded

Date 08-25-2004 12:46

You left out what kind of finish is required. Theaded what? All thread stock? Pipe?

A Chop saw, Band saw, Hack saw (power), Plasma torch.

By SUBLIME (*)

Date 08-27-2004 22:00

Oops Threaded 316 rod. A typical order may be 400 pieces of 1/2" x 6" threaded rod. Tolerance isn't all that critical maybe +/- 1/8".

By billvanderhoof (****)

Date 08-28-2004 03:55

A screw machine (a kind of automated lathe) would do a fine job of this. Too expensive to buy new for this I think. Perhaps you can find something in an auction.
Bill

By kb

Date 08-26-2004 00:19

All the above choices would work, but if you are cutting several of the same length look towards a saw that you can modify the fence (or add to it) in order to have the ability to set repetetive stops.

About a year ago I was in the same boat but needed to cut small tubing. I ended up getting a small benchtop cold saw from Wilton called the Willy 225. It is available through http://mscdirect.com and I was able to easily fabricate an auxillary fence to make repetetive cuts. It has been a fantastic saw.

Good luck,

Kevin
KB Fabrications

By billvanderhoof (****)

Date 08-26-2004 02:14

What would be an average run of identical pieces?
Bill

By kb

Date 08-26-2004 03:07

I'm not sure what you mean by an average run but what I do would consist of:

16 36" lenths of .313 x .035, 4130
16 32.5" lengths of .313 x .035, 4130
32 12" lengths of .313 x .035, 4130
24 3.5" lengths of .25 x .035, 4130
16 6" lengths of .25 x .035, 4130
16 4" lengths of .375 x .065 DOM
4 Lengths of .375 x .083, 4130

This is a typical run of cutting (3x per week) for some contract brazing that I do for a local bicycle company. I hope that answers your question.

Kevin
KB Fabrications