Cutting apparatus for generating threads for pipe nipples
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1. An apparatus for cutting threads in a pipe, the apparatus comprising:
- a thread milling head including a plurality of milling cutters, each milling cutter being mounted for rotation via an associated shaft and including at least one cutter, the milling cutters being constructed and arranged about a central axis to receive an end of a pipe disposed along the central axis, such that the cutters can cut threads in a periphery of the pipe, means for causing simultaneous rotation of the milling cutters about their associated shafts, and means for causing rotation of the thread milling head about the central axis.
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Abstract
A thread milling cutter for forming threads on a pipe end is provided with a platform that is mounted on a slide table and movable by threaded connection to rod; the milling cutter includes a head supporting a plurality of milling cutters in separate, rotatable shafts with a common drive for all the shafts and if desired, for the head.
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1. An apparatus for cutting threads in a pipe, the apparatus comprising:
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a thread milling head including a plurality of milling cutters, each milling cutter being mounted for rotation via an associated shaft and including at least one cutter, the milling cutters being constructed and arranged about a central axis to receive an end of a pipe disposed along the central axis, such that the cutters can cut threads in a periphery of the pipe, means for causing simultaneous rotation of the milling cutters about their associated shafts, and means for causing rotation of the thread milling head about the central axis. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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