How do I use the thread tool in Solidworks?

How do I use threads in Solidworks?

Start by creating a cylindrical extrusion or cylindrical hole, much like the initial steps to of making a cosmetic thread. The feature size should be the same as the nominal thread diameter. From there, select the starting edge. Then, click “Insert” then “Feature” and “Thread.” This will automatically create a thread.

What is a thread in Solidworks?

The threading feature in SolidWorks offers you a much easier way to create threaded feature geometry on your parts. Previously you would need to sketch out the profile of your thread and the pitch with a helix. Now adding threads is as simple as a few clicks.

How do you add threads in Solidworks 2019?

To create a cut thread: Open a model with a cylindrical part and click Insert > Features > Thread . In the graphics area, select a circular edge.

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Set the starting position of the Thread Location:

1. Click Offset.
2. Click Reverse Direction .
3. Set Offset Distance to 1.00mm.

How do you show threads in Solidworks drawing?

To insert cosmetic threads from assembly documents into drawings, click Insert > Model Items and click Cosmetic thread . In drawings, Insert Callout appears in the shortcut menu.

How do you cut a thread in Solidworks?

Creating a Cut Thread

1. Open a model with a cylindrical part and click Insert > Features > Thread .
2. In the graphics area, select a circular edge.
3. In the PropertyManager, under Specification, set values for the following: …
4. For Thread method, click Cut thread. …
5. Set the starting position of the Thread Location:

How do you read thread size?

Thread sizes are given in nominal sizes, not in the actual measurement. The exact measurement is slightly below the named or nominal size. For example, a 6mm bolt may measure 5.8mm or 5.9mm, but it is called 6mm bolt. It is also common to use “M” before the bolt size, such as M6 for a 6mm bolt.

How do you create assembly in Solidworks?

Creating an Assembly from a Part

1. Click Make Assembly from Part/Assembly (Standard toolbar) or File > Make Assembly from Part. An assembly opens with the Insert Component PropertyManager active.
2. Click in the graphics area to add the part to the assembly. SOLIDWORKS makes the first component fixed.

How can a custom thread profile be used to create a thread?

How to add a custom thread to an existing thread profile

1. Go to options > File Locations > from the drop-down menu choose thread Profiles > observe the location as shown below:
2. Open the desired thread file, in this case, Metric Die is chosen from the location observed in the previous step.

How do I edit a thread in Solidworks?

Editing Cosmetic Threads

1. In a part or assembly document, right-click the Cosmetic Thread feature and click Edit Feature .
2. Make the necessary changes in the Cosmetic Thread PropertyManager, and click .