How do I create a thread ?

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How do I create a thread ?

Post by bradders » Wed 15 Jul , 2009 10:05 am

How do I create a thread ?

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Re: How do I create a thread ?

Post by bradders » Wed 15 Jul , 2009 10:06 am

There are two ways to create a thread.

1. Start to draw the diameter of your thread at the RH end of the billet, once this is done the thread icon becomes un greyed and you can select your thread.

2. Once you have drawn the profile of your component, mouse click the horizontal line you want to turn into a thread and select “Convert to Thread”.

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Re: How do I create a thread ?

Post by Denford Admin » Thu 16 Jul , 2009 9:40 am

Personally I find it easiest to create the profile as lines / arcs adding chamfers and cutouts, then select the line (must be horizontal), and right-clicking will bring up the menu - then select Convert Line --> Thread

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