Thread Milling vs. Tapping: Advantages Disadvantages
Jun 26, 2014· Thread Milling: Advantages and Disadvantages. The primary advantage of thread milling is the ability to control the fit. A threaded hole is milled at a high RPM and the tool helixes into a previouslymilled hole. So, the machine operator has the ability to adjust thread size using a strategy similar to using an end mill, rather than a drill bit ...