screw-cutter

A worker uses a screw-cutter to create threads on a metal rod.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tool for cutting screw threads: A "screw-cutter" is a mechanical device used to cut helical threads onto screws, bolts, or other cylindrical objects. It can refer to a machine (such as a lathe attachment) or a hand tool (like a die) designed for this purpose.
   • A die for threading: In technical contexts, "screw-cutter" may also specifically mean a die or a cutting head used to form external threads on a rod or internal threads in a hole.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The machinist used a screw-cutter to create the threads on the bolt. (A device for cutting screw threads.)
  • This lathe is equipped with a screw-cutter attachment for precision threading. (A machine component for threading.)

Advanced Usage

• "Screw-cutter in a lathe": A specialized tool or attachment that allows a lathe to cut threads by moving the cutting tool along the workpiece at a controlled rate.
  • He adjusted the screw-cutter on the lathe to produce a fine thread. (The threading attachment on the machine.)

Variants and Related Words

• Screw-cutting (adj): relating to the process of cutting screw threads.

  • The screw-cutting operation requires careful calibration. (The act of threading.)

• Screw-die (n): a hand tool or machine component used for cutting external threads (a synonym for screw-cutter in some contexts).

  • He used a screw-die to rethread the damaged bolt. (A die for threading.)

Synonyms

• Thread cutter: a tool for cutting threads.
• Die (for threading): a tool that cuts external threads.
• Tap (for internal threads): a tool for cutting internal threads (related but distinct).

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