Most CNC machines can handle threads using a built in cycle.
On the machine configuration, if this cycle template is well defined most of the threads can be handled by the software. The set up of the thread is done on machine configuration (templates).
On version 5.5.1.8 the thread cycle is also used by the OilThread opearation that generates a small deepth thread that will allow the oil to pass though the part.
A thread can be complex, so the following information should be taken in consideration for definition of its settings.
On the FastSeal software a thread can be defined for some metal profiles using the following menus, by double right click on top of a existing thread, on the variables menu:
After double right click is made the main definition page appears:
