External Threading 2

[Mb17]

Hi All,

I have looked at the Help file and a few of the forum readers websites but can still not find an Answer. So I hope I can not be called lazy after I ask this question?

Anyhow? Is there an external thread feature in Solidworks 2k5 01.1? Is it a 3D sketch feature or a Helix/Spiral base?

Regards,

M-J

 

[SBaugh]

faq559-520 -

http://www.scottjbaugh.com/Design_Portfolio/Types of Threads.zip

You didn't look to hard?

A thread is made from a Helix and a profile that is then swept together. See example link above.

True Threads are not recommended because you will take a Perforamnce hit.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies

http://www.3dvisiontech.com

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

faq731-376
faq559-716 - SW Fora Users

 

[Heckler]

I second Scott.....here are two threads I came up with in my search

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=113210

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=108243

Best Regards,

Heckler

"Never underestimate the power of very stupid people in large groups" John Kenneth Galbraith

 

[Mb17]

Thanks For the help. How would you suggest threading the part without a true thread?

I ask as I regularly convert to .dxf for our CNC machines.

Regards,

M-J

 

[ctopher]

We don't model thds for CNC. EIther the CAM software has the data for threads or the machinist has the tools. IMO, modelling thds is a waste of time.

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP0.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site

 

[MElam]

Check out cosmetic threads in help.

A couple more threads that showed up on a search for external threads and include cosmetic threads:

thread559-104373
thread559-97883

 

[SBaugh]

See my example It's already there.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies

http://www.3dvisiontech.com

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

faq731-376
faq559-716 - SW Fora Users

 

[J-C]

UG has a thread feature that creates a 3d thread or cosmetic. Didn't think it was a big deal but since we have a 3d printer in house and run parts on it constantly, having the threads there helps.

Jason Capriotti
Smith & Nephew, Inc.