Bulk threading advice

[boslab]

Hire a pipe threading machine and get the right die cutters, they come in all threads as well as pipe, or a Coventry die head in the lathe if you have one, very fast.
Mark

[2ManyHobbies]

I'm contemplating embarking on a journey that involves externally threading the ends of a thousand or more 1/2" 304 stainless rods (may be a variety of hex, round, or square) in the #10-24 to 3/8-16 range. Rods could be 10-16" long with 1/2"-1" worth of thread depending on size.

Based on personal experiences, I don't think I'm going to be single-point threading that quantity or turning a die by hand. I'm willing to spend decent money, but not a mint.

What are my options and what are other good-idea bad-idea points?