What are callouts in Solidworks?

What are hole callouts?

The Hole Callout tool adds driven diameter dimensions to holes created by the Hole Wizard or circular cut features. Best results are obtained by creating holes using the Hole Wizard. Hole callouts are available in drawings. If you change a hole dimension in the model, the callout updates automatically.

How do I count holes in Solidworks?

Select Math > / and enter 175 (the preferred pitch). Before the open bracket, type ROUNDDOWN and after the entered pitch, type ,0) to round the result down to the nearest whole number. After the last close bracket, type + 1 to calculate the hole quantity.

What is a hole callout in Solidworks?

The Hole Callout tool adds driven diameter dimensions to holes created by the Hole Wizard or circular cut features. Best results are obtained by creating holes using the Hole Wizard. Hole callouts are available in drawings. If you change a hole dimension in the model, the callout updates automatically.

How do you do a thread callout in Solidworks?

The thread callout is defined in the Cosmetic Thread feature of the source part or assembly. You use the Smart Dimension tool to add the callout in a side view or section view of the external thread. To add the callout: Click Smart Dimension (Dimensions/Relations toolbar) or Tools > Dimensions > Smart.

What does thru mean engineering?

For threads, both end conditions may be set to “Up to Next” for the design intent to be fully captured so that both bore and thread are called-out as “THRU” on the drawing. A side note, thread callouts may still show depth, even if “Up to Next” is selected. Be mindful of this.

What is a tapped hole?

Tapped holes are made in sheet metal parts by first starting with a laser cut hole. That hole is then treated with a treading bit to create threads in the hole for use with a screw or bolt with matching threads to hold a component or attaching the sheet metal part to another component.

How do you count features in Solidworks?

Open a part document. Click Statistics (Tools toolbar) or Tools > Feature Statistics .

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The Feature Statistics dialog box appears with a list of all features and their rebuild times in descending order.

1. Feature Order. …
2. Time %. …
3. Time(s).

What is the difference between a counterbore and a countersink?

The difference between them is the angle at which the larger hole is drilled. A countersink’s larger hole is tapered at an angle; whereas a counterbore is drilled straight into the material and leaves a flat bottom between the counterbore and the narrower inner shaft.

How do I call counterbore?

The counterbore symbol will often be used together with the diameter symbol and the depth symbol. Older blueprints may specify a counterbore with the notation CBORE instead of the counterbore symbol. If you want to type the ⌴ symbol, hold the ALT key and press 9012.