Ridge Reamers

Ridge Reamers

Ridge reamers are a type of cutting tool used to remove the ridges left behind by a thread cutting die. They are typically made from high-speed steel or carbide and have a tapered cutting edge. Ridge reamers are available in a variety of sizes to accommodate different thread sizes.

Ridge reamers are used to clean up the threads of a workpiece after they have been cut with a thread cutting die. This is important to ensure that the threads are properly formed and that the workpiece will be properly sealed when it is threaded into another part.

Ridge reamers are typically used in the automotive industry, where they are used to clean up the threads of bolts and nuts. They are also used in other industries where threaded parts are used, such as the aerospace and manufacturing industries.

Types of Ridge Reamers

There are two main types of ridge reamers:

• Straight ridge reamers have a straight cutting edge and are used to remove the ridges from the top of a thread.
• Tapered ridge reamers have a tapered cutting edge and are used to remove the ridges from the sides of a thread.

Ridge reamers are available in a variety of sizes to accommodate different thread sizes. The size of the reamer is typically indicated by the number of threads per inch (TPI).

Benefits of Using Ridge Reamers

Ridge reamers offer a number of benefits over other methods of cleaning up threads, such as using a file or sandpaper. These benefits include:

• Accuracy: Ridge reamers are designed to remove the ridges from threads precisely, ensuring that the threads are properly formed.
• Speed: Ridge reamers can be used quickly and easily to clean up threads.
• Affordability: Ridge reamers are relatively inexpensive, making them a cost-effective option for cleaning up threads.

Ridge reamers are a valuable tool for any automotive mechanic or other professional who works with threaded parts. They are an accurate, fast, and affordable way to clean up threads and ensure that they are properly formed.