--- title: Three Reasons to Give Thread Milling a Chance description: Although EMUGE is known for its high-quality line of tapping products, there are times when thread milling is a better choice. image: https://blog.emuge.com/hubfs/multi-thread-mill-blog-post-feature-image-1.jpg --- [![EMUGE FRANKEN](https://blog.emuge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/emuge-franken-logo@2x.png?width=320&height=128&name=emuge-franken-logo@2x.png "EMUGE FRANKEN")](https://www.emuge.com) # EMUGE Blog ## [Three Reasons to Give Thread Milling a Chance](https://blog.emuge.com/threereasonstothreadmill) ** Jan 28, 2022 5:16:51 PM / by [Marlon Blandon](https://blog.emuge.com/author/marlon-blandon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Although EMUGE is known for its high-quality line of tapping products, there are times when thread milling is a better choice. In this post, we’ll explore a few of the key differences between the two, and when to use one over the other. [![multi-thread-mill-blog-post-image-1](https://blog.emuge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/multi-thread-mill-blog-post-image-1.jpg?width=1200&name=multi-thread-mill-blog-post-image-1.jpg)](https://www.emuge.com/products/thread-mills/multi-thread-mill) 1. Thread mills offer better size control than taps—where adjusting the diameter of a tapped hole requires that the machine operator switch to a smaller or larger tap (the H-size), those that are thread milled can be easily adjusted using the CNC machine’s tool offset capability. This also leads to smaller tooling inventories. 2. Thread mills tend to offer better part quality, especially in difficult materials like those used in the aerospace and tool and die sectors. They also provide a more secure, less risky process—breaking a tap in an expensive workpiece can make for a very bad day. By contrast, a broken thread mill means you replace the tool and get back to work.  3. Less force is needed with thread milling. This is no big deal on most machining centers, at least until you get up into the 5/8-inch diameter and larger range, where available spindle power may be inadequate to drive a tap. On the other hand, thread mills are very low force and virtually unlimited in terms of thread diameter.  [![multi-thread-mill-blog-post-image-2](https://blog.emuge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/multi-thread-mill-blog-post-image-2.jpg?width=250&name=multi-thread-mill-blog-post-image-2.jpg)](https://www.emuge.com/products/thread-mills/multi-thread-mill)Advantages aside, thread milling does come with some ground rules. The tool should be securely gripped, preferably using one of [EMUGE-FRANKEN’s FPC chucks](https://www.emuge.com/products/tool-holders/milling-drilling-holders). Chip evacuation is critical, which is why we recommend a generous application of water-soluble[ cutting fluid](https://www.emuge.com/products/taps/lubricants) or even an air blast to get chips up and out of the hole. And always use the correct feed rate, one based on the outer diameter of the thread mill and not the programmed (and smaller) circular motion. Any questions? Reach out by [email ](mailto:technical@emuge.com)or give us a call1 -800- 323-3013. Tags: [Tool Holders](https://blog.emuge.com/topic/tool-holders), [thread milling](https://blog.emuge.com/topic/thread-milling), [Multi Thread Mill](https://blog.emuge.com/topic/multi-thread-mill) ![Marlon Blandon](https://blog.emuge.com/hubfs/Marlon%20headshot.jfif) #### Written by [Marlon Blandon](https://blog.emuge.com/author/marlon-blandon) Marlon Blandon is the Thread Milling Product Manager for EMUGE Corp. in West Boylston, Mass. 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