To create or not to create threads
To create or not to create threads
(OP)
We have a question for the engineering community...
We're an industrial supplier that wants to add a 2D/3D CAD library to it's existing fastener inventory on the web. Files would be available for download with each product.
Our question is: Is it worth it to create realistic threads or would engineers prefer a blank slate? We have three options:
1. Create images with a blank slate for the thread (i.e. Fastenal)
2. Create 'representative' threads for representation purposes only (i.e. McMaster-Carr)
3. Create accurate helix threads
In searching the forum, it seems as though the preference is for #1, so that threads can be created when needed for CNC or other purposes.
We would love to hear your opinion!
We're an industrial supplier that wants to add a 2D/3D CAD library to it's existing fastener inventory on the web. Files would be available for download with each product.
Our question is: Is it worth it to create realistic threads or would engineers prefer a blank slate? We have three options:
1. Create images with a blank slate for the thread (i.e. Fastenal)
2. Create 'representative' threads for representation purposes only (i.e. McMaster-Carr)
3. Create accurate helix threads
In searching the forum, it seems as though the preference is for #1, so that threads can be created when needed for CNC or other purposes.
We would love to hear your opinion!






RE: To create or not to create threads
"Good to know you got shoes to wear when you find the floor." - Robert Hunter
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RE: To create or not to create threads
ewh is right... don't make true threads, not worth the hassle.
TheTick is also correct Cosmetic threads will serve the purpose fine.
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RE: To create or not to create threads
Seems like there's some consensus for not having threads at all. Cosmetic or not, they require time to remove.
Having said that, would you be fine with inserting a blank slate drawings into your model? Or would you actually take the time to draw cosmetic threads?
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Not coincidentally, I will be giving a hands-on presentation at SWW2010 on this very topic.
Dan
www.eltronresearch.com
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Mike Halloran
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Chris
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