CNC Tapping 1117 Steel

VT machining offers CNC Tapping for 1117 Steel (UNS G11170), typically supplied cold-drawn. Resulfurised carburising steel; machines faster than 1018.

CNC Tapping Notes for 1117 Steel

1117 Steel is tapped with cut taps (spiral-point for through holes) and controlled rigid-tapping speed; thread milling is used where tap breakage would be costly.

For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of 1117 Steel weighs about 0.79 kg.

Starting Parameters for CNC Tapping 1117 Steel

Cutting speed (carbide)20-30 m/min
Recommended tapForm (roll) tap — chipless
Tap drill for M8×1.25Ø7.4 mm (form tap)
Spindle speed, M8800-1190 rpm
Insert / tool classISO P — CVD-coated carbide
CoolantEmulsion (5-8%); dry is possible for interrupted cuts

Starting values for 1117 Steel, Cold-drawn; optimised on the first article.

Full material data for 1117 Steel (UNS G11170) is on the CNC Milling 1117 Steel page.

More on CNC Tapping Steel

Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc tapping guidance for all steel grades are on our CNC Tapping Steel page.

Quoting CNC Tapping 1117 Steel

Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm 1117 Steel and its condition (we usually see it supplied cold-drawn), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.

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Send the drawing, the 1117 Steel condition and the quantity — pricing and lead time come back the same or next business day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Tapping 1117 Steel?

CNC Tapping prototypes for 1117 Steel can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.

What is CNC Tapping 1117 Steel and how is it done?

CNC Tapping 1117 Steel refers to rigid CNC tapping cuts internal threads in sync with spindle feed for precise, repeatable thread engagement. Applied to 1117 Steel — strong, economical and widely available — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.

Can VT machining make custom 1117 Steel parts to my drawing?

Yes. 1117 Steel machining is made to order from your CAD/2D drawing. Share your geometry, material grade, tolerance and quantity and we will confirm feasibility, lead time and pricing.

What surface finish is achievable on 1117 Steel with CNC Tapping?

Surface finish on 1117 Steel is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.

What tolerances can you hold for CNC Tapping 1117 Steel?

Achievable tolerances for 1117 Steel machining depend on the alloy, geometry and feature size. Milling holds positional and dimensional tolerances to around ±0.01 mm, tighter with precision setups. Exact figures are confirmed against your drawing callouts.

Does CNC Tapping 1117 Steel require dedicated tooling?

Most 1117 Steel machining work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.