OptiThreading Software Module

2022 NED Innovation Award Winner

As a new module of the CoroPlus Tool Path software, OptiThreading offers chip control for good component quality when thread turning. Using the method and software, manufacturers can fully optimize their thread turning operations. As part of the solution, CoroPlus Tool Path helps users develop optimized OptiThreading tool paths that specifically overcome the challenge of chip control. This is achieved by offering tool paths that deliver controlled, oscillating movements for interrupted cuts that go in and out of the cut on all passes except the last one.

Using the module eliminates long chips that damage a component’s surface and interfere with the cutting zone, improving component quality. It also results in less manual work to remove long chips jamming the tool, the component or the chip conveyor, resulting in fewer unplanned machine stops. OptiThreading also makes it possible to increase cutting speeds for shorter cycle times and improved productivity.