Threading a rod to make a bolt...
Threading a rod to make a bolt...
(OP)
so i have this cylindrical part that i want to add a thread to. I did a search in the help file and found out about a bolt command, but cannot find it in the software. Is this a special package?? Also, i noticed i can do camshafts as well with a special wizard. I couldn't find that one either.
If one of you could shed some light, that would be fantastic.
If one of you could shed some light, that would be fantastic.






RE: Threading a rod to make a bolt...
To get to the cam wizard, you must load toolbox in the add-ins. Exterior threads do not have a wizard. You can add cosmetic threads or cut grooves to simulate external threads (schematic) or you can cut the actual threads with a helical sweep. Helical sweeps hogs a lot of resources so it is not done except when absolutely required. Load a bolt from the toolbox to see cosmetic or schematic threads (grooves).
Timelord
RE: Threading a rod to make a bolt...
You can add a Cosmetic Thread to a shaft by selecting a circular edge and activating the, umm, Cosmetic Thread icon in the Annotations toolbar.
You can add a bolt, screw, nut, washer, etc if you have the Toolbox add-in.
RE: Threading a rod to make a bolt...
The customer is always right, right?
Dan
www.eltronresearch.com
RE: Threading a rod to make a bolt...
RE: Threading a rod to make a bolt...
Never said bolt was a command, but CAMS shows up in the dropdown menu for toolbox when it is loaded and it starts a cam wizard (the bearing calculator and beam calculator commands are in the same place). Once the wizard is open it has its own help. By the way, this has been true for a while, cause I'm still on SW2005.
Timelord
RE: Threading a rod to make a bolt...
Also the OP mentioned camshafts, not cams.
RE: Threading a rod to make a bolt...
My bad, I thought your remark was aimed at me. There are references for both BOLTS and CAMS in the help files. Yep, in SolidWorks!
Timelord
RE: Threading a rod to make a bolt...
RE: Threading a rod to make a bolt...
"no helix needed"
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