[URguys]

I don't know if this is the perfect place to post this question but since every machine in the shop is a Haas...
I want to clip some threads. I haven't done this before so any input would be greatly appreciated. I did some quick thinking about it when I was running a job and it seems like G32 threading cycle would work best since it can be moved in the X and Z directions.
And could the machine be able to orientate itself if I were to run a G76 threading, then clip with G32? Or should I be threading with G32 as well?

[double a-ron]

Define "clip".

[KenFoulks]

I think thread clipping and blunt start are the same thing. This should answer your question:

Higbee or Blunt Forced Tread - Practical Machinist - Largest Manufacturing Technology Forum on the Web

[URguys]

Ha, I would never have thought there would be a communication problem... but since I know what the rest of the world outside of Edmonton calls this higbee clipping I know what to search for.

[double a-ron]

I've never even seen that before. After seeing the photo in the link that was posted I'm going to program all my threads that way. Thanks for droppin' some knowledge! I love it when I learn something new.