Cleanline threader

Abstract

A combination tool for a thread milling system includes: a tool mount configured to secure the combination tool on a thread milling machine of the thread milling system; a body connected to the tool mount, the body having a first end and a second end, the body defining a securing pocket; and a reaming insert secured proximate to the second end and within the securing pocket.

That which is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A combination tool for a thread milling system comprising:
 a tool mount configured to secure the combination tool on a thread milling machine of the thread milling system;   a body connected to the tool mount, the body having a first end and a second end, the body defining a securing pocket; and   a reaming insert secured proximate to the second end and within the securing pocket.   
     
     
         2 . The combination tool of  claim 1 , wherein the reaming insert is a first reaming insert, and wherein the combination tool further comprising a second reaming insert secured proximate to the second end and within the securing pocket distal from the first reaming insert. 
     
     
         3 . The combination tool of  claim 2 , wherein the first reaming insert comprises a cutting edge and the second reaming insert comprises a cutting edge, and wherein a distance between the cutting edge of the first reaming insert and the cutting edge of the second reaming insert is adjustable. 
     
     
         4 . The combination tool of  claim 1 , wherein the reaming insert is pivotable relative to the body. 
     
     
         5 . The combination tool of  claim 1 , wherein the securing pocket dimensioned to accept a threading tool of the thread milling system. 
     
     
         6 . The combination tool of  claim 5 , further comprising a fastener configured to secure the threading tool within the securing pocket. 
     
     
         7 . The combination tool of  claim 1 , wherein the tool mount defines an engagement groove configured to secure the combination tool on the thread milling machine. 
     
     
         8 . The combination tool of  claim 7 , wherein the engagement groove is configured secure the combination tool to a spindle of the thread milling machine. 
     
     
         9 . The combination tool of  claim 8 , wherein the combination tool is configured to be secured such that the combination tool rotates when the spindle rotates. 
     
     
         10 . A thread milling system comprising:
 a thread milling machine having a spindle; and   a combination tool having a body and a reaming insert, the body having a first end and a second end, the body defining a securing pocket, the reaming insert secured proximate to the second end of the body and within the securing pocket, the second end of the body attached to the spindle.   
     
     
         11 . The thread milling system of  claim 10 , wherein the thread milling machine includes a positioning assembly, the positioning assembly of the thread milling machine movable along an x-axis, a y-axis, and a z-axis. 
     
     
         12 . The thread milling system of  claim 11 , wherein the positioning assembly includes the spindle. 
     
     
         13 . The thread milling system of  claim 10 , further comprising a threading tool, the threading tool secured in the securing pocket. 
     
     
         14 . The thread milling system of  claim 10 , further comprising:
 a securing mount proximate to the spindle; and   a product secured in a securing mount.   
     
     
         15 . The thread milling system of  claim 14 , wherein the product is a pipe. 
     
     
         16 . The thread milling system of  claim 10 , wherein the reaming insert is a first reaming insert, wherein the combination tool further comprises a second reaming insert secured proximate to the second end of the body and within the securing pocket distal from the first reaming insert, wherein the first reaming insert comprises a cutting edge and the second reaming insert comprises a cutting edge, and wherein a distance between the cutting edge of the first reaming insert and the cutting edge of the second reaming insert is adjustable. 
     
     
         17 . A method of operating a thread milling machine comprising:
 securing a product in a securing mount proximate to the thread milling machine, the thread milling machine having a spindle;   securing a combination tool to the spindle, the combination tool having a body and an insert, the body having a first end and a second end, the body defining a securing pocket, the insert secured proximate to the second end at a first side of the securing pocket, the second end attached to the spindle; and   rotating the spindle.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising securing a threading tool in a combination tool. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising engaging the threading tool with the product. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , further comprising:
 moving the spindle along an x-axis, a y-axis, and a z-axis around the product through a positioning assembly; and   disengaging the threading tool from the product after the spindle has made one pass around the product.