G76 Screw Thread Cycle PDF
G76 Screw Thread Cycle PDF
hen machining a screw thread on a CNC lathe we have a few options. Depending on the version of the FANUC controls, we
W can use one line of code or two. Both methods use the G76 command and contain information that tells the machine
controls the details of the thread that we wish to cut. Thread cutting can also be performed using a G32 G Code and G92. We
will take a look at how these works along with the more common G76.
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Example:
T1212 M06;
G97 S400 M03;
G76 X18.2 Z-18.0 I-0.1 K900 D100 A60 F1.5;
G00 X25.0 Z10.0;
'I' tells the machine the amount of taper that is applied to the thread over the full length. We often need to add a taper to be able to cut a
parallel thread especially if it is a long thread on a small diameter. This is due to the material re ecting. This is adjusted during setup if
the thread gauge is tight or lose at one end of the thread. This value can also be used to cut a tapered thread if required.
The 'K' Value is used to tell the controls the depth of the tooth of the thread. This information can be found in thread charts such as the
charts available in my free ebook.
'D' Designates the depth of the rst cut, the depth automatically gets smaller as the thread is cut due to more material being removed on
each pass. When using a single line G76 the controls work this out using built-in functions.
'A' de nes the angle of the tooth of the thread. For example, A standard metric thread is 60 degrees while an imperial BSF thread would
be 55 degrees.
Finally 'F' is used to tell the controls the pitch of the thread. The distance between each tooth.
Example:
T1212 M06;
G97 S400 M03;
G76 P040060 Q100 R0.2
G76 X18.2 Z-18.0 P180 Q160 F1.5;
G00 X25.0 Z10.0;
The two-line G76 method gives us a bit more control over machining the thread, some versions of the FANUC controls allow us to use
this style of thread cutting.
The 'P' word gives us three commands in one, each value is a two digit number. The rst de nes the number of spring passes that the
machine will take once the thread is cut to depth. This helps with surface nish and repeatability to help our threads remain in tolerance
over many parts. The second value de nes the angle of runout chamfer at the end of the thread while the third is the angle of the teeth
of the thread (i.e. 60 degrees for a metric thread or 55 degrees for a BSF thread)
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The 'Q' word de nes our minimum cut. This is so the machine does not start taking 0.001mm cuts as it approaches the core diameter.
'R' is the amount of material we leave on before the nishing pass(es) are performed
X and Z is the core diameter of the thread and the endpoint of the thread from the datum respectively.
The 'P' word on the second line is the depth of thread in microns and the 'Q' de nes the depth of the rst cut.
Finally, we tell the control the pitch of the thread using the 'F' value. With the G76 active the machine knows that we are using feed per
revolution and not feed per minute.
Example:
G00 X8.0 Z5.0; (Start position)
G32 X5.0 F0.8; (First thread pass depth and pitch)
Z-15.0; (Endpoint of the thread in Z)
G00 X8.0; (Retract in X)
G00 X5.0; (Retract in Z)
G32 X4.8 F0.8; (Second thread pass depth and pitch)
Z-15.0; (Endpoint of the thread in Z)
G00 X8.0; (Retract in X)
G00 X5.0; (Retract in Z)
G32 X4.6 F0.8; (Third thread pass depth and pitch)
Z-15.0; (Endpoint of the thread in Z)
Etc.
Example:
G00 X5.0 Z5.0; (Start position)
G92 X5.0 Z-15.0 F.8; (Thread OD, end point of thread and pitch)
X4.8: (Second pass)
X4.65; (Third pass)
X4.5; (Fourth pass)
X4.4: (Fifth pass)
Etc.
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