External Threads Possible On Solid Models?
External Threads Possible On Solid Models?
(OP)
I can find model threading for holes, but I cannot for external surfaces. Can external threads be modeled? If not what does one do to have a thread specified on external surfaces?
Gary Ashby
Designer






RE: External Threads Possible On Solid Models?
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RE: External Threads Possible On Solid Models?
UG/NX allows the user to create external and internal threads within one feature function. I was hoping SolidWorks would have a similar function since it already lets the user create internal threads easily.
Having to create a helix and cross section of the thread can be time consuming, but if that is what is required in SolidWorks that is what I will have to do.
By chance is there an external add-on program that can be added to add this thread feature to SolidWorks?
Gary Ashby
Designer
RE: External Threads Possible On Solid Models?
Are you talking about Cosmetic Threads? If so just select the leading edge of the shaft and open the Cosmetic Thread tool from the Annotations toolbar.
Or just apply a texture to the shafts' face if you don't need the dashed root circle.
RE: External Threads Possible On Solid Models?
Making external threads in Solid Edge was a few mouse clicks, even to make tappered threads. It was a real eye opener the day I realized how much work was involved in doing something that every other modeler I have ever used can do with ease.
What I have never understood is why they don't fix this. This issue of external threads has been around for years with nothing being done from Solid Works. Maybe 2009 will be the year.
RE: External Threads Possible On Solid Models?
Dan
www.eltronresearch.com
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Perhaps this time will be different so I'll give it a try.
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They can't please everybody I guess. That is the biggest failing for you? I haven't seen a survey, but I would guess that 99% of Solidworks users do not NEED the actual threads modeled on a part. On the rare occasion that I needed to show threads, I simply revolved a v-shape around a shaft and then made a linear pattern.
As was stated earlier, make an enhancement request or you'll be back in 2010 complaining about this "missing" function.
Flores
RE: External Threads Possible On Solid Models?
was the funnyest thing i read all day!
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Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 2.0
AutoCAD 06/08
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RE: External Threads Possible On Solid Models?
Are you saying that SE and most other solid modelling programs have a function which creates true helical threads?
RE: External Threads Possible On Solid Models?
I use UG/NX5 and SolidWorks and UG/NX has had that available feature for some time. The user selects the surface and UG will allow a cosmetic thread or a fully detailed helical thread. UG even identifies a possible thread to the diameter feature chosen.
Gary Ashby
Designer
RE: External Threads Possible On Solid Models?
It doesn't surprise me if NX5 (or even Wildfire) had that capability as they are (or are descended from) high end systems.
I would be pleasantly surprised though if SE has this function. It didn't when I was using it a few years ago ... leastways it wasn't shown to me and I didn't see it mentioned in the Help files.
RE: External Threads Possible On Solid Models?
In SW, throw 50 screws made with actual helices into an assembly and the system will start slowing down.
Flores
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Gary Ashby
Designer
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Dan
www.eltronresearch.com
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-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Certified SolidWorks Professional
RE: External Threads Possible On Solid Models?
I realize that detailed threads can be created, I have just gotten spoiled with UG/NX doing the math for me.
Gary Ashby
Designer
RE: External Threads Possible On Solid Models?
RE: External Threads Possible On Solid Models?
RE: External Threads Possible On Solid Models?