Assembly tap - cosmetic threads through all parts?

[mmlentz]

I'm trying to place an assembly-level tap through 2 mated plates, but cannot get the cosmetic threads to go beyond the 1st plate (the tap drill does go through both plates). I've tried Thru all, Blind, Up To Surface. I've tried to manually edit the cosmetic thread length. Has anyone successfully done this?

Thanks,
Mike

 

[ctopher]

It does the same for me. But, now I do not insert cosm thds into assy's...they are all in the parts.

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP3.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716

 

[mmlentz]

Yes, it is an odd situation, but accurate to the machining process... 2 plates are welded together, then a drill and tap run through both.

 

[Regg]

This is a bug in SolidWorks as far as I am concerned. I and some of my associates have logged an enhancment request. I urge you to do the same. As a work-around, I add my own cosmetic thread the the second plates so it shows correctly on the drawing.

Regards,

Regg

 

[rgrayclamps]

Hi, mmlentz:

I do not answer for you regarding cosmetic thread. But if two plates were welded together, it should be a multiple-body part not an assembly. If you do this, then you should have no problem.

Alex